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1 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014 SESSION OF TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 24 SENATE TUESDAY, April 29, 2014 The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Senator Joseph B. Scarnati III) in the Chair. PRAYER The Chaplain, Reverend ALBERT PALMATEER III, Pastor of Brookfield Bible Church, Harrisburg, offered the following prayer: Thank you for the opportunity. I will be here for a few minutes afterwards if you would like for me to pray for any needs or anything like that, I would love to do that for you. Thank you for letting me serve as Chaplain today. Let us pray. Our dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your son, Jesus, and the gift of life this morning. It is a great privilege to come before You here in this room before those who have been given great authority by the people of Pennsylvania. In Your word, the Bible, in 1 Timothy 2, You tell the churches that prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving should be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. So, God, I would like to give You thanks for our Senators today. I ask that You bless them richly, that You help them as they manage their staff, and give them wisdom to pursue goals that would be honoring to You. God, I specifically would like to thank You for my Senator. May You bless Senator Teplitz and help him to function efficiently in his job. I pray that You would help him as a father and a husband to care for his family. I pray that You would bless the families of all the Senators and help them to find balance between work and family time. Please bless this Session that is before the Senators, and may You be glorified in all things in the strong name of Jesus. Amen. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair thanks Pastor Palmateer, who is the guest today of Senator Teplitz. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR RECALL COMMUNICATION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the following communication in writing from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which was read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY April 29, 2014 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated March 10, 2014, for the appointment of Jon Anzur (Public Member), 71 Kelly Drive, Carlisle 17015, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve until March 16, 2014 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Virginia Birmingham, Lititz, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT pro tempore 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 STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY April 29, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Tina O. Miller (Public Member), 108 Mayflower Drive, Pittsburgh 15238, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Virginia Birmingham, Lititz, resigned.

2 1664 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE APRIL 29, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY April 29, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Marla J. Wasson (Public Member), PO Box 331, Lewisberry 17339, York County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Optometry, 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 Susan Murray, Glenmoore, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY April 29, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Craig L. DeFranco (Public Member), 146 Chestnut Street, Roseto 18013, Northampton County, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, to serve until June 11, 2018, or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Joseph Gerdes, III, Mechanicsburg, resigned. HOUSE MESSAGE HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL The Clerk of the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House has concurred in amendments made by the Senate to HB BILLS SIGNED The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Senator Joseph B. Scarnati III) in the presence of the Senate signed the following bills: HB 1259 and HB BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE Senator MENSCH, from the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, reported the following bills: SB 1129 (Pr. No. 1996) (Amended) An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for paralyzed veteran's pension. SB 1224 (Pr. No. 1950) An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in long-term care patient access to pharmaceuticals, further providing for assisted living residence and personal care home. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Baker, and a legislative leave for Senator Greenleaf. from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Dinniman. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Senator Pileggi requests a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Baker, and a legislative leave for Senator Greenleaf. Senator Costa requests a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Dinniman. Without objection, the leaves will be granted. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Senator PILEGGI asked and obtained leaves of absence for Senator ALLOWAY and Senator VANCE, for today's Session, for personal reasons. Senator COSTA asked and obtained leaves of absence for Senator LEACH and Senator WILLIAMS, for today's Session, for personal reasons. JOURNAL APPROVED The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Journal of the Session of March 18, 2014, is now in print. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the Session of March 18, Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I move that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with and that the Journal be approved. Will the Senate agree to the motion? The yeas and nays were required by Senator PILEGGI and were as follows, viz: YEA-46 Argall Farnese Pileggi Vogel Baker Ferlo Rafferty Vulakovich Blake Folmer Robbins Wagner Boscola Fontana Scarnati Ward Brewster Gordner Schwank Washington Browne Greenleaf Smith White Brubaker Hughes Smucker Wiley Corman Hutchinson Solobay Wozniak Costa Kasunic Stack Yaw Dinniman Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak Eichelberger McIlhinney Teplitz Erickson Mensch Tomlinson NAY-0 A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Journal is approved.

3 2014 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1665 GUESTS OF SENATOR DOMINIC F. PILEGGI from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, it is my pleasure to introduce and offer my sincere congratulations to Monte Ross, a native of Philadelphia, current resident of Media in Delaware County, who was recently named the 2014 Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year. As the head coach of the University of Delaware men's basketball team, Coach Ross led the Blue Hens to one of its best seasons ever, finishing at During his 8 short years as head coach, Monte already ranks second in the school's history with 115 career victories, having turned around a program that had seven straight losing seasons. On April 9 of this year, Coach Ross was also honored as the fourth recipient of the Clarence "Big House" Gaines Division 1 College Basketball Coach of the Year. I became acquainted with Coach Ross when he was an assistant coach at St. Joseph's University for 10 seasons, helping to lead the Hawks to six NCAA tournament appearances. While in Philadelphia, Coach Ross also dedicated his time to mentoring players as head coach of the prestigious Sonny Hill League. I am honored to know Coach Ross and ask that Members and guests join me in congratulating Coach Ross; his wife, Michelle; their children Justin and Lauren; and his lifelong friends, Bart and Jil Blatstein, who are here on the floor of the Senate today. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would the guests of Senator Pileggi please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUEST OF SENATOR ROBERT F. TEPLITZ from Dauphin, Senator Teplitz. Senator TEPLITZ. Mr. President, my guest is our Chaplain for today, Albert Palmateer. He is the interim senior pastor at Brookfield Bible Church in Harrisburg, where he is in the ninth year of his ministry there. He is a two-time graduate of Lancaster Bible College, most recently for his master's in Bible studies. I appreciate Pastor Palmateer being here today, I appreciate the personal prayer, and the prayers for all of us and our families, and also for your offer to meet with us individually. I know all of us thank you for that. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Pastor Palmateer. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would the guest of Senator Teplitz please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHAEL BRUBAKER from Lancaster, Senator Brubaker. Senator BRUBAKER. Mr. President, today I have the privilege of introducing some very special guests in the gallery. I am introducing them for their outstanding athletic achievements. My guests include the Hempfield High School Girls' Volleyball Team, known as the Black Knights, who captured the 2013 PIAA State Class AAA Girls' Volleyball Championship for the second year in a row. The Black Knights have earned this prestigious title, the program's fifth since just 2004, by defeating Cumberland Valley High School in the championship. The Black Knights are led under the direction of coaches Mike Elliott and Casey Baum, who are with us here today. Also joining the team are Steve Polonus, athletic director; and Shannon Zimmerman, communications specialist. The team, consisting of 15 players along with their coaches, is in the Senate gallery today. They are truly deserving of this recognition and praise for their exceptional ability and their pursuit of this athletic endeavor. Mr. President, if Members have had the good fortune to see them today, as Senator Pileggi did, he and I would certainly both concur, as each Member would, that they are just a delightful young group of students with all kinds of hope and optimism in their hearts. So, it is with deep honor that I introduce them to each of the Members today. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would the guests of Senator Brubaker please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR LISA M. BOSCOLA The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Northampton, Senator Boscola. Senator BOSCOLA. Mr. President, my guests are actually in transit, being introduced over in the House right now. I would like to rise today to welcome East Stroudsburg University's Men's Basketball Team. These young men have worked very hard for their accomplishments, and I am delighted to say that this year the Warriors had a season record of 30 wins and only 2 losses. They earned the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title for the second time in 3 years, and the Warriors advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament for the fourth time since This remarkable record is not only a testament to their tenacity as a team but also the fortitude of their coach, Mr. Jeff Wilson, who has been the head coach of the Warriors for the last 12 years. He is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University himself. Coach Wilson was named the Basketball Times Division II Coach of the Year, the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Atlantic Region Coach of the Year, and the PSAC East Coach of the Year. Mr. President, Coach Wilson has amassed a career record of 206 wins as head coach, and holds the number-two ranking in the final National Association of Basketball Coaches top 25 for the first time in the program's history. Under his leadership, the Warriors squad earned the top seed in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region and a spot in the Division II's sweet 16. I have no doubt that he serves as an inspiration to the team and to the university itself. I am sure they are going to come back next year, because the Warriors are only graduating one senior, forward Zechariah Runkle. Now, Mr. President, I want to point out that Zechariah is from right here in Harrisburg, and is a former employee of the Senate. He served as a Senate Page in 2007 and So, I am so proud of these young men and their coach. They serve as excellent role models in my district, and they are clear examples of what sportsmanship, dedication, and teamwork can produce. They are not here yet, but I got them on the record. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would the Senate join in welcoming Senator Boscola's guests.

4 1666 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE APRIL 29, (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR SHIRLEY M. KITCHEN The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Philadelphia, Senator Kitchen. Senator KITCHEN. Mr. President, apparently my guests are also in transit, but their purpose was to celebrate and acknowledge the Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan, who started the very first Opportunities Industrialization Center in 1964 in an abandoned jailhouse in north Philadelphia. The success of the program led to the establishment of over 40 affiliate programs throughout the United States. The objective of OIC is to train and retrain millions of men and women with untapped talents and undiscovered skills. Through their success, OIC has trained over 2 million people statewide. Today in the Capitol are Mr. Anthony Ross, the President and CEO of OIC, and the Pennsylvania affiliates. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would the Senate join me in welcoming Senator Kitchen's guests to the Capitol. (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR GENE YAW from Lycoming, Senator Yaw. Senator YAW. Mr. President, today I have the pleasure of introducing Jennifer Jackson and Jean-Luc Lavallee, who are serving as guest Pages here in the Senate. Both Jennifer and Jean-Luc are seniors at South Williamsport High School in Lycoming County. Jennifer is the daughter of Brian and Michelle Jackson of South Williamsport. Throughout high school, she has been a member of the Key Club, student council, and serves as president for Teen Contacts. She has been a part of the Mini-THON committee since her sophomore year and served as chair this year. She was captain of the varsity soccer team for the past two seasons and was captain of the varsity basketball team. Next year, Jennifer plans to attend Slippery Rock University to major in exercise science and further plans to pursue her doctorate in physical therapy. Jean-Luc is the son of Christian and Jill Lavallee of South Williamsport. Jean-Luc serves as a member of the Key Club, member of the academic decathlon team at South Williamsport, and is active in theatrical performances, including being a cast member in his high school's recent production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." He spends a lot of time volunteering at the Thomas T. Taber Museum in Williamsport. In the fall, Jean-Luc plans to attend Lycoming College, which is also my alma mater and the alma mater of Senator Argall, to major in history. Jennifer and Jean-Luc are accompanied here today by their high school teachers and advisors Ryan Carper and Janet Hurawitz. Mr. President, and fellow Members, please join me in welcoming my guests to the Senate of Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would the guests of Senator Yaw please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR LAWRENCE FARNESE from Philadelphia, Senator Farnese. Senator FARNESE. Mr. President, I am pleased today to have guests in the gallery representing the statewide ALS Association, including Michael and Diana Sullivan, Karen Delaney Shideleff and her family, as well as representatives from the regional ALS chapters including Tony Heyl, the communications and public policy manager from The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter. My good friend and colleague, Senator Teplitz, and I will be offering a resolution later today recognizing May 2014 as ALS Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. The ALS Association is here today to hold a rally in the main Rotunda at 2 p.m. to raise awareness of the disease and advocate on behalf of the many men and women who suffer with ALS in the State of Pennsylvania. I ask that the Senate give them its usual warm welcome for being here today. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Would the guests of Senator Farnese please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Senator Dinniman has returned, and his temporary Capitol leave is cancelled. RECESS 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 in the Rules room immediately, to be followed by a Republican caucus to be held in the Majority Caucus Room. from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, at the conclusion of the meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, Senate Democrats will meet in the rear of the Chamber for caucus as well. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. For purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations 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 (Lieutenant Jim Cawley) in the Chair. The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Baker has returned, and her temporary Capitol leave is cancelled.

5 2014 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1667 LEGISLATIVE LEAVES The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave for Senator Stack, and a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Tartaglione. The PRESIDENT. Senator Costa requests a legislative leave for Senator Stack, and a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Tartaglione. Without objection, the leaves will be granted. CALENDAR THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILL OVER IN ORDER SB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILL LAID ON THE TABLE HB 434 (Pr. No. 3438) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for definitions, for establishment of Statewide database, for disposition of founded and indicated reports, for expunction of information of perpetrator under the age of 18, for amendment or expunction of information, for information relating to prospective child-care personnel, for information relating to family day-care home residents, for information relating to other persons having contact with children, for cooperation of other agencies and for reports to and General Assembly; repealing provisions relating to students in public and private schools and for background checks for employment in schools; and making a related repeal. Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was laid on the table. HB 434 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I move that House Bill No. 434, Printer's No. 3438, be taken from the table and placed on the Calendar. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The PRESIDENT. The bill will be placed on the Calendar. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 799 (Pr. No. 1985) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of December 20, 1982 (P.L.1404, No.325), known as the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, further providing for definitions, for enforcement of lien, for notice and for limitation on liability of owner. Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-43 Argall Erickson Pileggi Tomlinson Baker Farnese Rafferty Vogel Blake Folmer Robbins Vulakovich Boscola Fontana Scarnati Wagner Brewster Gordner Schwank Ward Browne Greenleaf Smith White Brubaker Hughes Smucker Wiley Corman Hutchinson Solobay Wozniak Costa Kasunic Stack Yaw Dinniman McIlhinney Tartaglione Yudichak Eichelberger Mensch Teplitz NAY-3 Ferlo Kitchen Washington A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 1085, SB 1219 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 1255 (Pr. No. 1986) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers. Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-46 Argall Farnese Pileggi Vogel Baker Ferlo Rafferty Vulakovich Blake Folmer Robbins Wagner Boscola Fontana Scarnati Ward Brewster Gordner Schwank Washington Browne Greenleaf Smith White Brubaker Hughes Smucker Wiley Corman Hutchinson Solobay Wozniak

6 1668 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE APRIL 29, Costa Kasunic Stack Yaw Dinniman Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak Eichelberger McIlhinney Teplitz Erickson Mensch Tomlinson NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. BILL OVER IN ORDER SB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 1287 (Pr. No. 1840) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions. Considered the third time and agreed to, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-46 Argall Farnese Pileggi Vogel Baker Ferlo Rafferty Vulakovich Blake Folmer Robbins Wagner Boscola Fontana Scarnati Ward Brewster Gordner Schwank Washington Browne Greenleaf Smith White Brubaker Hughes Smucker Wiley Corman Hutchinson Solobay Wozniak Costa Kasunic Stack Yaw Dinniman Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak Eichelberger McIlhinney Teplitz Erickson Mensch Tomlinson NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 1316 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILL RECOMMITTED SB 594 (Pr. No. 1943) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act limiting copayments and coinsurances for insured medical services. Upon motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Banking and Insurance. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 705, SB 979, SB 1078, HB 1164, SB 1169 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 1194 (Pr. No. 1982) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for sale of unused and unnecessary lands and buildings and for school police officers; and, in safe schools, further providing for Office for Safe Schools. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. HB 1214 (Pr. No. 1528) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act designating a bridge on that portion of S.R , known as Elk Run Road, over the Pine Creek, Gaines Township, Tioga County as the SFC William Boyle Memorial Bridge. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. SB 1225 (Pr. No. 1695) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act designating the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge off-ramp, State Ramp 8086, leading to State Route 148 in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County, as the Officer Frank Miller, Jr., Memorial Ramp. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. BILLS OVER IN ORDER HB 1246 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI.

7 2014 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1669 BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION HB 1431 (Pr. No. 2648) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act designating the bridge on State Route 3072, Hanover Road, near its intersection with State Route 3092, Lake Road, in Spring Grove Borough, York County, as the Corporal Luke S. Runyan Memorial Bridge; designating the traffic circle on State Route 116 at Hanover Road and Roth's Church Road in Spring Grove, York County, as the Officer David D. Tome Memorial Circle; designating a bridge on State Route 116 in Spring Grove Borough, York County, as the Specialist Cameron J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 4002 between Intermediate Avenue and Municipal Drive in Dover Borough, York County, as the Specialist Zachary R. Clouser Memorial Bridge; and designating the bridge on State Route 74 between Drawbaugh Avenue and Mill Alley, Dover Borough, York County, as the Sergeant Brett E. Walden Memorial Bridge. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. HB 2019 (Pr. No. 3004) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act designating a bridge on that portion of S.R. 128 over Buffalo Creek, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County, as the Freeport Veterans Bridge. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. SENATE RESOLUTION No. 304, ADOPTED Senator PILEGGI, without objection, called up from page 5 of the Calendar, Senate Resolution No. 304, entitled: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a study of the Juvenile Act and related issues. COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Senator ROBBINS, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported a communication from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, recalling the following nomination, which was read by the Clerk as follows: SECRETARY OF EDUCATION April 28, 2014 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated December 24, 2013, for the appointment of Bryan Troop, 2 South Market Street, Apartment 205, Elizabethtown 17022, Lancaster County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, as Secretary of Education, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Honorable Ronald J. Tomalis, Harrisburg, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. NOMINATION RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR Senator ROBBINS. Mr. President, I request that the nomination just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the. The PRESIDENT. The nomination 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: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 10, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Janis Herschkowitz, 579 Lovell Court, Hummelstown 17036, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jamie Sheller, Bryn Mawr, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 26, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, John P. Kameen, 636 Main Street, Forest City 18421, Susquehanna County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2020, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

8 1670 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE APRIL 29, MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 26, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Narciso "Nick" A. Rodriguez-Cayro, Esquire, 2401 Ascott Way, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2018, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Alan Papernick, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE February 25, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Charles A. Castle, MD, 645 Oakwood Lane, Lancaster 17603, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of 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, vice Radheshyam M. Agrawal, M.D., Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD March 17, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephen Aichele, 2424 Dickson Lane, Malvern 19355, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Employees' Retirement Board, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Nicholas J. Maiale, Philadelphia, resigned. 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. 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: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 10, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Janis Herschkowitz, 579 Lovell Court, Hummelstown 17036, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jamie Sheller, Bryn Mawr, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 26, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, John P. Kameen, 636 Main Street, Forest City 18421, Susquehanna County, Twentieth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2020, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 26, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Narciso "Nick" A. Rodriguez-Cayro, Esquire, 2401 Ascott Way, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, to serve until July 24, 2018, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Alan Papernick, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE February 25, 2014

9 2014 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1671 advice and consent of the Senate, Charles A. Castle, MD, 645 Oakwood Lane, Lancaster 17603, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of 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, vice Radheshyam M. Agrawal, M.D., Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD March 17, 2014 advice and consent of the Senate, Stephen Aichele, 2424 Dickson Lane, Malvern 19355, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Employees' Retirement Board, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Nicholas J. Maiale, Philadelphia, resigned. Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? The yeas and nays were required by Senator ROBBINS and were as follows, viz: YEA-46 Argall Farnese Pileggi Vogel Baker Ferlo Rafferty Vulakovich Blake Folmer Robbins Wagner Boscola Fontana Scarnati Ward Brewster Gordner Schwank Washington Browne Greenleaf Smith White Brubaker Hughes Smucker Wiley Corman Hutchinson Solobay Wozniak Costa Kasunic Stack Yaw Dinniman Kitchen Tartaglione Yudichak Eichelberger McIlhinney Teplitz Erickson Mensch Tomlinson NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined 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 SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Senator HUGHES, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 363, entitled: A Resolution recognizing April 22, 2014, as "Earth Day" in Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Hughes. Senator HUGHES. Mr. President, just briefly, this resolution calls for the recognition of the 44th anniversary of Earth Day. And I do not need to speak to this body about the importance of Earth Day, the environment, and the things that are important to the life, safety, and security of the Commonwealth. GUEST OF SENATOR VINCENT HUGHES Senator HUGHES. However, I want to acknowledge that a lot of work was done by one of our very special students, Patricia Bell, who was a member of the Keystone Honors program at Cheyney University. Miss Bell, please rise. I think she is from Bucks County, Mr. President, and she does have a 4.0 grade point average, so we are all quite impressed with this young lady. No, you cannot hire her, Senator Farnese, you do not pay enough. But, we want to acknowledge Miss Bell's work on this effort. This resolution has been agreed to by both sides and recognizes the 44th anniversary of Earth Day. I ask for unanimous approval of this resolution. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. It is always a pleasure to welcome a fellow Bucks Countian to the floor of the Senate. And the question recurring, Senators KITCHEN, COSTA, WASHINGTON, FERLO, WOZNIAK, STACK, RAFFERTY, SMITH, HUGHES, SOLOBAY, SCHWANK, ERICKSON, FONTANA, BRUBAKER, DINNIMAN, BREWSTER, WILLIAMS, FARNESE and YUDICHAK, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 364, entitled: A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Opportunities Industrialization Centers and designating April 29, 2014, as "Opportunities Industrialization Center Day" in Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Philadelphia, Senator Kitchen. Senator KITCHEN. Mr. President, I made remarks earlier for the record. Thank you. And the question recurring,

10 1672 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE APRIL 29, Senators BAKER, ERICKSON, ROBBINS, WASHINGTON, YAW, KASUNIC, DINNIMAN, GREENLEAF, WOZNIAK, VULAKOVICH, STACK, BREWSTER, ARGALL, RAFFER- TY, SMITH, FONTANA, COSTA, PILEGGI, ALLOWAY, MENSCH, HUTCHINSON, SOLOBAY, BRUBAKER, BROWNE, SCARNATI and WHITE, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 365, entitled: A Resolution thanking the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary for their service and patriotism and designating May 1, 2014, as "Loyalty Day" in Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator Baker. Senator BAKER. Mr. President, I will offer my remarks for the record, but I would like to acknowledge that this Thursday, May 1, the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary will be upholding a proud tradition of recognizing "Loyalty Day," a day that began in 1920 as Americanization Day here in the United States. So, on Loyalty Day this Thursday, we hope that all Pennsylvanians will remember the men and women who showed the profiles in loyalty. Their heroism reminds us that it is a lifetime of honor and duty in their service, and we want to thank the VFW and their Ladies Auxiliary. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. Without objection, the remarks will be spread upon the record. (The following prepared remarks were made part of the record at the request of the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator BAKER:) Mr. President, many experts claim that loyalty is dead. Americans are quick to abandon their cars, their houses, their jobs, their spouses, their principles. But there is one group where loyalty remains strong. Our veterans, past and present, show the world what true loyalty means. In fact, their loyalty to this great nation runs so strong that they have laid down their lives for our shared principles, and for us as a family of Americans. Many have lost their lives as loyal servants to the cause of freedom. On Thursday, May 1, this country will celebrate "Loyalty Day," as we have for almost a full century. Loyalty Day began in 1920 as "Americanization Day," as a counter-celebration to the Communist celebration of the Russian Revolution. It was started by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary, who uphold this tradition to this day. Today, as Russia remains a force to be reckoned with on the world stage, Loyalty Day takes on renewed meaning. Our loyalty to our ideals must remain strong in the face of adversity and in the face of our enemies. Our active-duty military and veterans provide a glowing example of this virtue, in wartime and peacetime, at home and abroad, both as individuals and as part of an elite fighting force. From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terrorism and all wars in between, they are the reason we wake up every day under a blanket of freedom. On Loyalty Day, I hope that all Pennsylvanians will remember the men and women who gave us such textbook profiles in loyalty. Their heroism reminds us that loyalty is not merely a three-hour parade or a one-day display of the American flag. It is a quiet lifetime of honor and duty. In keeping with this day's purpose and proud history, I offer this Senate resolution to acknowledge Loyalty Day and the inspiring Americans who have made it possible to live free, day after day. And let us ask God to bless our troops and hold them in His loving hands. And the question recurring, Senators YUDICHAK, DINNIMAN, TEPLITZ, FERLO, WOZNIAK, STACK, ERICKSON, WASHINGTON, KASUNIC, ARGALL, RAFFERTY, GREENLEAF, SMITH, HUGHES, SOLOBAY, SCHWANK, FONTANA, BROWNE, HUTCHINSON, SCARNATI, FARNESE, WHITE, BREWSTER, PILEGGI, BAKER and COSTA, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 366, entitled: A Resolution designating the week of May 4 through 10, 2014, as "Drinking Water Week" in Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Luzerne, Senator Yudichak. Senator YUDICHAK. Mr. President, the United States enjoys one of the best supplies of drinking water in the world. A network of State agencies here in Pennsylvania, local governments, and private water companies monitor water supplies and enforce standards to insure that water is safe for human consumption. The intent of this resolution is to heighten awareness of drinking water, and urge everyone in the Commonwealth to protect our watersheds and conserve supplies of drinking water. I urge unanimous support. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Senators FARNESE, TEPLITZ, ERICKSON, KASUNIC, STACK, FONTANA, WASHINGTON, FERLO, GREENLEAF, DINNIMAN, BREWSTER, SCARNATI, MENSCH, BOSCOLA, HUGHES, VULAKOVICH, SMITH, BROWNE, VANCE, ALLOWAY, HUTCHINSON, RAFFERTY, COSTA and SOLOBAY, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 367, entitled: A Resolution designating the month of May 2014 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Farnese. Senator FARNESE. Mr. President, I rise today with Senator Teplitz, my good friend and colleague, to designate the month of May 2014 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, or ALS month in Pennsylvania. As we all know, ALS is best known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. What we may not know, however, is how ALS affects the body of those suffering from its fatal neurodegenerative disease. ALS weakens the skeletal muscles, particularly the limbs, it causes breathing

11 2014 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1673 and swallowing issues, and eventually causes muscles to atrophy, rendering a patient unable to function their legs and arms. Through all of this physical deterioration, ALS patients typically remain aware of their loss of motor function from the disease until it ends fatally. While ALS occurs in adulthood and is typically diagnosed between 40 and 70 years of age, the ALS Association of Pennsylvania supports people diagnosed with ALS from as young as 20 to as old as 95 years of age. The ALS Association supports over 1,000 people in the Commonwealth. The ALS Association supports families with ALS through many different clinics throughout the region. They also provide services such as in-home care, wheelchairs, home ramping, support groups, education programs, communication devices, and van transportation. I am pleased to support those citizens in the Commonwealth who suffer from this terrible disease, and I urge my colleagues here in the Senate to support continued funding for research and services for ALS and to support educating others about this disease. Now, the joint sponsor of the resolution, Senator Teplitz, would like to say a few words. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Dauphin, Senator Teplitz. Senator TEPLITZ. Mr. President, I join Senator Farnese in urging my Senate colleagues to designate May 2014 as ALS Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. I thank Senator Farnese, my friend and colleague, for allowing me to join him in this effort. ALS awareness holds a very personal meaning for me. My grandfather died of complications from ALS, and there was little that my family or any doctors could do to stop the progression of the disease. Anyone who has been touched by this disease will tell you that the worst part about it is that the individual who is suffering, while their body shuts down, their brain and their senses remain fully active and so they know that they are becoming increasingly imprisoned in their own body until the effects of the disease take their life. I want to thank the advocates who have joined us at the Capitol today to raise awareness about this terrible disease and to share their own stories. It is my hope, all of our hope, that we continue to support the patients and researchers so that one day we can find a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease. So, I ask my colleagues to join Senator Farnese and myself in declaring the month of May 2014 as ALS Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Senator COSTA, on behalf of Senators TARTAGLIONE, KITCHEN, FERLO, GREENLEAF, WASHINGTON, ERICKSON, WOZNIAK, DINNIMAN, TEPLITZ, STACK, FONTANA, KASUNIC, ARGALL, BAKER, PILEGGI, SMITH, ALLOWAY, RAFFERTY, HUTCHINSON, SOLOBAy and HUGHES, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 368, entitled: A Resolution designating the month of May 2014 as "Law Month" in Pennsylvania and urging lawmakers, lawyers, judges and schools to participate. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Tartaglione, I offer the following remarks for the record. The PRESIDENT. Without objection, the remarks will be spread upon the record. (The following prepared remarks were made part of the record at the request of the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator COSTA, on behalf of the gentlewoman from Philadelphia, Senator TARTAGLIONE:) Mr. President, every year, the American Bar Association hosts "Law Month" to celebrate the legal field, acknowledge the professionals in this field and bring attention to the important role of our court systems. This year, in coordination with Law Month, the Pennsylvania Bar Association will host Law Day on May 1, 2014, which will begin the month-long celebration of: "American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters." This theme was chosen in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of It reminds us of the great strides that have been made in this nation to ensure voting rights for so many of us and it reminds us of the significant work that remains to ensure we protect and help others gain access to these rights. During Law Month, professionals in the legal field are encouraged to visit classrooms to engage Pennsylvania's youth in this annual celebration, and I encourage all residents in Pennsylvania to recognize, appreciate, and do their part to support voting rights in this State. At this time, Mr. President, I ask my colleagues for their support of this resolution designating the month of May 2014 as Law Month in Pennsylvania. Thank you Mr. President. And the question recurring, 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 Jon Zizelmann and to Lori's Angels by Senator Argall. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Andrew T. Zahorsky by Senators Baker and Yudichak. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Buddy Lesavoy by Senators Browne and Boscola. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Captain Dr. Janice R. Johnson and to Captain Dr. Edward C. Kassab by Senator Brubaker. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Howard and to Keystone Powdered Metal Company by Senator Scarnati. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Justin Kachel and to the Altrusa International of Reading-Berks by Senator Schwank.

12 1674 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE APRIL 29, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Vincent R. Morrow by Senator Solobay. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Timothy Taylor by Senator Stack. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wech, Lily R. Wicks-Forman, Shawn Guyer, Jeffrey Reisinger, Zachary Prichett, Christopher James Spencer, Ryan Curry, Madison Will and to the Trinity High School Boys' Swimming Team by Senator Vance. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Joe D. Forrester, Nathaniel Akins and to Cynthia Collingwood by Senator Vogel. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Curtis McIntyre Coltharp, Karl J. Sanko, Derek Joseph Schwartz, Thomas Osheka, Soren Adam Suver and to Austin Wayne Reese by Senator Vulakovich. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Rebecca A. Kanish by Senator White. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Zelino Vici, Mary Ell, Cargill Meat Solutions, PPL Electric Utilities and to InterMetro Industries Corporation by Senator Yudichak. 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 Lynda Michelle Cupit-Wilson by Senator Washington. BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION Senator WAGNER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from committee for the first time at today's Session. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The bills were as follows: SB 1129 and SB And said bills having been considered for the first time, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY The following announcements were read by the Secretary of the Senate: SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA COMMITTEE MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, :30 A.M. FINANCE (public hearing on Senate Bill Hrg. Rm and recent sales and use tax collections) North Off. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, :30 A.M. STATE GOVERNMENT (public hearing Hrg. Rm. 1 on Senate Bill No. 1070) North Off. PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Berks, Senator Schwank. Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, these are very, very busy days here at the Capitol. There are a number of different groups visiting and lobbying us on a variety of issues, but one that I would like to draw to the attention of both to my colleagues, as well as the folks who are viewing this on PCN, is the advocacy of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. In the East Wing Rotunda of the Capitol, they had a wall in which people were asked to put a card on the wall. Their theme this year is "NO MORE." No more domestic violence. Each individual was asked to write a specific behavior, or some kind of action, which they feel is a part of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The wall was filled with sticky cards. It was rather sobering to look at all of the issues that we are facing in this Commonwealth regarding domestic violence and rape. I would like you to know that we are well-served by these two State agencies that were here today. Just to briefly inform you a little bit on some of the numbers of people they have served, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence has calculated that they have served over 85,000 victims and children who were helped in 60 programs serving 67 counties here in the Commonwealth. Services from transitional housing, legal representation, emergency shelter, medical advocacy, and support groups. We have one of those shelters in our community in Berks County, Berks Women in Crisis, and it is an amazing shelter. It is a bright, new, open building where women and children can go and find respite against domestic violence and where they can go to repair their lives once again. In terms of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, their literature states they work to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. Every year, Mr. President, 30,000 men, women, and children receive support services from PCAR. Their services include a 24-hour hotline response and accompaniment to medical facilities, to police stations, and to the courthouse when you have to file charges in these types of cases. Mr. President, I hope for the day when we no longer need these types of organizations. I do not know if it will ever come, but I can say that I stand in support of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, as well as the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, in saying no more, no more to sexual abuse and domestic violence. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr.) in the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Ferlo. Senator FERLO. Mr. President, I would hope that as this relates to Earth Day, which is, at least, officially announced once a year for one day, regardless of partisan persuasion, whether you are left wing, right wing, conservative, liberal, progressive, independent, Green Party, I think we should consider the need for Earth Day to be each and every day of the year. Accordingly, Mr. President, I have introduced today Senate Bill No This is a piece of legislation that would overhaul key requirements of the statute which regulates oil and gas drilling in the Commonwealth, often referred to, as we all know, Act 13, the infamous Act 13.