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1 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017 SESSION OF ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 38 SENATE MONDAY, June 26, 2017 The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack) in the Chair. PRAYER The Chaplain, Reverend DERYL HURST, Pastor of DOVE Westgate Church, Ephrata, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Our heavenly Father, we ask today for Your presence here in this Chamber and for Your wisdom to be in the heart and mind of each person here. I pray that Your Holy Spirit's direction, comfort, and surety would abide on each Senator as they administer the office to which You have called them. God, we know that Your Holy Scripture clearly states that there is no authority except from God, and that the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore, God, with confidence we declare these men and women of the Pennsylvania State Senate as Your anointed servants, and, as such, we ask for Your protection over them, Your favor to rest upon them, and for Your guiding hand to direct them. God, may You bring peace, unity, and understanding to this body and to each citizen of this great Commonwealth. The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you, the Lord turn His face towards you, and give you peace. Amen. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Pastor Hurst, who is the guest today of Senator Aument. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR RECALL COMMUNICATION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which was read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2017 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated March 30, 2017, and corrected on March 31, 2017, of the Honorable John Wozniak, 1359 Kemmer Street, Johnstown 15905, Cambria County, Thirty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, to serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice the Honorable Sean Logan, Pittsburgh, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. TOM WOLF Governor NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF CLAIMS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 23, 2017 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory Fajt, 451 South Meadowcroft Avenue, Pittsburgh 15228, Allegheny County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Claims, to serve until November 15, 2024, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Andrew Sislo, Flourtown, whose term expired. TOM WOLF Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 23, 2017 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose

2 716 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE JUNE 26, Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Dentistry, to serve for a term of six years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice R. Ivan Lugo, Philadelphia, whose term expired. TOM WOLF Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 23, 2017 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Elise Claire Schell, 1506 Penn 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 her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Lance Alexander, Blairsville, whose term expired. TOM WOLF Governor MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2017 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Anthony Moscato, 56 Huckleberry Circle, Emporium 15834, Cameron County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, to serve until December 13, 2017, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Craig McKay, Bethel Park, resigned. TOM WOLF Governor MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2017 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, the Honorable John Wozniak, 1359 Kemmer Street, Johnstown 15905, Cambria County, Thirty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, to serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice the Honorable Sean Logan, Pittsburgh, resigned. TOM WOLF Governor 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: June 22, 2017 Senators VOGEL, YAW, BARTOLOTTA, BREWSTER, MARTIN, AUMENT, KILLION, COSTA, VULAKOVICH, RAFFERTY, YUDICHAK, MENSCH, BAKER, ARGALL, LANGERHOLC, WHITE, WARD, STEFANO, BLAKE, LEACH and GREENLEAF presented to the Chair SB 780, entitled: An Act providing for telemedicine and for insurance coverage. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, June 22, Senators KILLION, BARTOLOTTA, BLAKE, BREWSTER, FARNESE, FOLMER, FONTANA, MENSCH, RAFFERTY, SABATINA, VULAKOVICH, WARD and BROWNE presented to the Chair SB 782, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for civil immunity of person rescuing minor from motor vehicle. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, June 22, Senators WARD, MENSCH and VULAKOVICH presented to the Chair SB 784, entitled: An Act amending the act of July 6, 1984 (P.L.614, No.127), known as the Sheriff Fee Act, further providing for counties of the second class. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, June 22, Senators YUDICHAK, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, BAKER, MENSCH, VULAKOVICH, BREWSTER and WARD presented to the Chair SB 791, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations for liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for renewal of licenses and temporary provisions for licensees in armed services. Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUS- TICE, June 22, Senators ALLOWAY, BLAKE and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 792, entitled: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, repealing provisions relating to fertilizer; providing for fertilizer; in soil and plant amendment, further providing for disposition of funds; and, in seed, further providing for disposition of funds. Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, June 22, 2017.

3 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 717 Senators MENSCH, WARD, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, M A RT I N, Y U D I C H A K, L E A C H, G O R D N E R, RESCHENTHALER, BAKER, HUTCHINSON, GREENLEAF, RAFFERTY, VULAKOVICH, BREWSTER, BROWNE, ALLOWAY and STREET presented to the Chair SB 794, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions and providing for deductions. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, June 22, Senators BLAKE, HUGHES and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 795, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for third-party services. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, June 22, Senators GORDNER, EICHELBERGER, RAFFERTY, MENSCH, AUMENT, WAGNER and STEFANO presented to the Chair SB 796, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fees, further providing for exemptions from other fees. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TION, June 22, June 23, 2017 Senators ARGALL, BAKER, BROOKS, FONTANA, YUDICHAK, GORDNER, RAFFERTY, WARD, COSTA and BLAKE presented to the Chair SB 748, entitled: An Act providing for public safety facilities. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, June 23, S e n a t o r s A L L O W A Y, B A R T O L O T T A, RESCHENTHALER, WHITE and STEFANO presented to the Chair SB 799, entitled: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Clean Water Procurement Program; providing for powers and duties of the State Conservation Commission; and establishing the Watershed Improvement Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, June 23, Senators BROWNE, VULAKOVICH, SCARNATI, EICHELBERGER, FOLMER, COSTA, HUGHES, STREET, ARGALL, MENSCH, VOGEL, LANGERHOLC, LAUGHLIN, MARTIN, BREWSTER, LEACH, BLAKE, BOSCOLA and RESCHENTHALER presented to the Chair SB 806, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, establishing the Charter School Funding Advisory Commission. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, June 23, June 26, 2017 Senators RESCHENTHALER, FARNESE, ARGALL, BAKER, VOGEL, TARTAGLI ONE, YUDICHAK, McGARRIGLE, FONTANA, GORDNER, ALLOWAY, KILLION, SCAVELLO, STEFANO and WILLIAMS presented to the Chair SB 721, entitled: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic development programs, providing for tourism promotion, establishing the Tourism Promotion Fund and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development. Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, June 26, Senators BROOKS, MENSCH, YUDICHAK and VULAKOVICH presented to the Chair SB 789, entitled: An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, further providing for definitions, providing for medication synchronization, further providing for the board and providing for medication therapy management. Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND YOUTH, June 26, Senators STREET, LEACH, FONTANA, COSTA, BREWSTER and HUGHES presented to the Chair SB 793, entitled: An Act prohibiting discrimination against persons based on unemployment status; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing a penalty. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 26, Senators H U T C H I N S O N, EICHELB ERGER, McGARRIGLE, BLAKE and SCHWANK presented to the Chair SB 801, entitled: An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for regulation of contracts; and, in contracts, further providing for contracts or purchases not requiring advertising or bidding. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, June 26, Senators HUT CHINSON, E I CHELB ERGER, McGARRIGLE, BLAKE and SCHWANK presented to the Chair SB 802, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for general regulations concerning contracts. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, June 26, Senators H U T C H I N S O N, EICHELB ERGER, McGARRIGLE, BLAKE and SCHWANK presented to the Chair SB 803, entitled:

4 718 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE JUNE 26, An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for letting contracts. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, June 26, S e n a t o r s HUT CHINSON, EICHELB ERGE R, McGARRIGLE, BLAKE and SCHWANK presented to the Chair SB 804, entitled: An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P.L.244, No.34), entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated towns and providing penalties," further providing for regulation of contracts. Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOV- ERNMENT, June 26, RESOLUTION INTRODUCED AND REFERRED The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Resolution numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which was read by the Clerk: June 26, 2017 Senator VOGEL presented to the Chair SR 154, entitled: A Concurrent Resolution disapproving the part of the Real Property Disposition Plan No. 1 of 2013 that provided for the disposition of approximately 198 acres in Shenango Township, Lawrence County. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV- ERNMENT, June 26, 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: June 22, 2017 HB 359 and Committee on Game and Fisheries. HB Committee on Labor and Industry. HB 646, 1139 and Committee on Judiciary. HB Committee on Health and Human Services. HB Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. HB Committee on Local Government. June 23, 2017 HB Committee on Health and Human Services. HB Committee on Judiciary. HB 944 and Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs. APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the President pro tempore has made the following appointment: Senator Thomas McGarrigle as a member of the Lead Exposure and Hazards of Lead Poisoning Task Force. RESOLUTION FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Concurrent Resolution No from the Arizona House of Representatives, which was read by the Clerk as follows: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2022 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION AND INSTRUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS AND FOR A PLANNING CONVENTION RE- GARDING AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. WHEREAS, Article V of the Constitution of the United States provides that on receipt of applications from two-thirds of the legislatures of the several states, Congress shall call a convention of the states for proposing amendments; and WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Arizona determines that a significant number of states have passed resolutions applying for a convention of states to propose amendments pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, thereby rendering it appropriate to select and instruct commissioners to any such convention; and WHEREAS, it appears that two-thirds of the states soon will have applied for a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to add a requirement that the federal government balance its budget; and WHEREAS, in its call, Congress will be required to specify an initial time and place for the meeting of such a convention for proposing amendments; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the state legislatures to prepare for the convention and to recommend to Congress an initial time and place for the convention; and WHEREAS, a convention of the states called by a state legislature and consisting of commissioners authorized by other state legislatures can be an effective way of considering and recommending solutions to common problems. THEREFORE Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring: 1. That, if a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States is called by Congress pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the State of Arizona shall send a delegation to the Article V convention. 2. That the delegation shall be composed of at least one, but not more than seven, commissioners and an equal number of paired alternates. Each member of the delegation shall be an elected member of the Legislature of the State of Arizona at the time of selection and during the term of office. 3. That the delegation shall be selected in the following manner: (a) At a time jointly determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, the House of Representatives shall meet to select not more than three commissioners and three paired alternates and the Senate shall meet to select not more than three commissioners and three paired alternates. (b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall jointly choose one commissioner and one paired alternate. 4. That, after the Article V convention is convened, if a commissioner is not able to participate in the Article V convention either permanently or temporarily, the commissioner's respective alternate shall replace the commissioner for the time the commissioner is unable to serve. If an alternate who replaces the commissioner is not able to participate in the Article V convention, then the delegation shall choose a replacement from the remaining alternates. 5. That the delegation shall choose its presiding officer and organize in the manner it desires. 6. That the delegation has authority to represent the Legislature of the State of Arizona at formal and informal planning sessions related to

5 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 719 the Article V convention, including any planning convention, to conduct community meetings and hearings throughout this state before the Article V convention, and to correspond with other state commissioners and delegations, provided, however, that the delegation and its members shall at all times adhere to the oath and instructions prescribed by this resolution. 7. That the Legislature of the State of Arizona shall provide the delegation with necessary support staff and pay all of the costs of attending any planning convention and the Article V convention and all planning meetings, community meetings and hearings, subject to available appropriations made for that purpose. 8. That the term of office for each member of the delegation shall end on the adjournment of the Article V convention. 9. That a member of a delegation who knows of any violation of the oath or other misbehavior by a commissioner shall report it to the Article V Convention Committee established by this resolution. 10. That commissioners and alternates shall take the following oath of office before accepting their appointment: I do solemnly swear or affirm that to the best of my abilities, I will, as a commissioner (alternate commissioner) to a convention for proposing an amendment, uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Arizona. I will abide by my specific instructions from the Legislature of the State of Arizona. I will not discuss or vote to allow consideration of or to approve any amendment proposed for ratification to the United States Constitution that is unrelated to the subject of the approved call of the convention. I will vote only for convention rules that provide that each state have one equal vote and that a state or commissioner shall not be allowed to propose an amendment that is unrelated to the approved call of the convention. I acknowledge that any violation of this oath may result in being recalled by the Legislature of the State of Arizona or its authorized committee. 11. That an Article V Convention Committee shall be composed of three members, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, one appointed by the President of the Senate of the State of Arizona and one appointed jointly by the Speaker and President. A member of the Article V Convention Committee may not be a member of the delegation. The duties of the Article V Convention Committee include: (a) Monitoring the delegation to determine if it is following legislative instructions and obeying convention rules. (b) Advising the delegation on the legislature's position on issues before the convention. (c) Disciplining any commissioner who violates the oath of office or instructions or is otherwise guilty of malfeasance or nonfeasance; discipline may include recall from the convention or demotion to the office of alternate commissioner. (d) Notifying the convention that a commissioner has been recalled or demoted to an alternate commissioner. (e) Replacing any recalled commissioner. 12. That commissioners shall vote only for Article V convention rules consistent with the following principles: (a) The convention is convened under the authority granted to the state legislatures of the several states by Article V of the Constitution of the United States. (b) The only participants at this convention are the several states represented by their respective delegations duly selected in the manner that their respective legislatures have determined. (c) The scope of the convention's authority is defined by applications adopted by at least two-thirds of the legislatures of the several states, which authority is limited to the subject of the approved call of the convention. The convention has no authority to propose or discuss an amendment on any other subject outside the approved call of the convention. (d) The convention shall provide for disciplining a commissioner or delegation for exceeding the scope of the convention's authority by raising subjects for discussion or debate that lie outside the convention's authority. (e) The convention shall not infringe on the respective state legislatures' authority to instruct, discipline, recall and replace commissioners. (f) All voting at the convention or in a committee shall be by state with each state having one vote without apportionment or division. Each state legislature shall determine the internal voting and quorum rules for casting the vote of its delegation. 13. That commissioners and alternates may not solicit or accept a contribution or a promise to make a contribution for a campaign for the state legislature beginning on the commencement of the convention and ending on adjournment of the convention. 14. That the State of Arizona respectfully calls a planning convention of the states, consisting of commissioners chosen and authorized in the manner that each respective state legislature determines or, if no manner is determined by a state legislature, selected jointly by the majority leadership of each legislative chamber of that state, to convene initially at twelve o'clock noon on September 12, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona for the limited purposes of: (a) Planning for, and recommending rules for and procedures to, the prospective convention for proposing a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. (b) Recommending to Congress: (i) The criteria for determining the initial date and location of a convention for proposing a balanced budget amendment. (ii) A specific initial date and location of a convention for proposing a balanced budget amendment. 15. That the planning convention shall be called to order jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate of the State of Arizona, followed immediately by a roll call of the states. The planning convention shall immediately elect a permanent presiding officer by a majority vote of the states attending and voting under the parliamentary common law as modified by procedures traditionally followed by conventions of states, including the rule of one vote per state. The planning convention shall continue to operate under the traditional procedures until such time as the planning convention adopts its own rules. 16. That the Legislature of the State of Arizona recognizes that a convention of states determines its own rules and procedures and elects its own officers. In the interests of efficiency and consistency, however, the Legislature of the State of Arizona recommends to the planning convention that the permanent rules contain certain principles traditionally followed by conventions of states, including the following principles: (a) A quorum for all sessions of the full convention shall be a majority of the states attending and for all committee meetings shall be a majority of the members of the relevant committee. (b) All voting shall be by state with each state having one vote, without apportionment or division, and each state legislature or delegation shall determine the internal voting and quorum rules for casting the vote of its delegation. (c) A majority vote of the states attending and voting shall prevail on all issues before the planning convention and in all committees, including any convention recommendations. (d) Convention officers shall include at least a president, vice president and secretary. 17. That the Legislature of the State of Arizona further recommends to the planning convention that: (a) The planning convention adopt Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure, 2010 edition, as the source for the rules of decision in all cases not otherwise provided for by convention rules and orders. (b) The planning convention include at least the following three standing committees that are composed of a commissioner from each state attending, with each committee to be chaired by a temporary presiding officer designated by the balanced budget amendment convention committee until the committee selects its own officers: (i) A committee on rules and procedures, which shall prepare for consideration by the planning convention recommended rules and procedures for a convention for proposing a balanced budget amendment. (ii) A committee on time and location, which, after hearing testimony, shall prepare for consideration by the planning convention a recommended time and location for a convention for proposing a balanced budget amendment. (iii) A committee on convention management, which shall prepare for consideration by the planning convention recommended facilities, meeting rooms, security and staffing and other management issues pertaining to a convention for proposing a balanced budget amendment. 18. That in order to secure the advantage of continuity, the Legislature of the State of Arizona respectfully recommends to each state legis-

6 720 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE JUNE 26, lature that the same commissioners be sent both to the planning convention and to the convention for proposing a balanced budget amendment, if practicable and advisable to do so. 19. That an Arizona balanced budget amendment planning convention committee is established consisting of three members of the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona who are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona and three members of the Senate of the State of Arizona who are appointed by the President of the Senate of the State of Arizona. The Arizona balanced budget amendment planning convention committee, if necessary, may change the time, date and location of the planning convention and, if necessary, may appoint a temporary president and temporary presiding officers of the standing committees. The Arizona balanced budget amendment planning convention committee shall coordinate the logistics of the planning convention, including the facilities, meeting rooms, security, staffing and other management issues pertaining to the planning convention. The longest-serving legislative member of the Arizona balanced budget amendment planning convention committee shall call the first meeting of the committee, at which time the committee shall elect a chair. The members of the Arizona balanced budget amendment planning convention committee shall not be paid per diem for days on which the committee meets, unless the members would otherwise earn per diem for legislative duties other than those of the Arizona balanced budget amendment planning convention committee. 20. That the legislative body of each of the several states is urged to provide for the appointment of commissioners to attend the planning convention and to otherwise provide further cooperation and assistance. 21. That the Secretary of State of the State of Arizona shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the presiding officer of each legislative body in the several states. PASSED BY THE HOUSE FEBRUARY 21, PASSED BY THE SENATE MARCH 27, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 30, Passed the House Passed the Senate February 21, 2017 March 27, 2017 by the following vote: 34 Ayes, by the following vote: 16 Ayes, 24 Nays, 2 Not Voting 12 Nays, 2 Not Voting J.D. MESNARD STEVE YARBROUGH Speaker of the House President of the Senate JIM DRAKE SUSAN ACEVES Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate HOUSE FINAL PASSAGE SENATE FINAL PASSAGE as per Joint Conference as per Joint Conference Pass the House Passed the Senate March 30, 2017 March 30, 2017 by the following vote: 34 Ayes, by the following vote: 17 Ayes, 21 Nays, 5 Not Voting 12 Nays, 1 Not Voting T.J. SHOPE STEVE YARBROUGH Speaker of the House, PPT President of the Senate JIM DRAKE SUSAN ACEVES Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE This Resolution received by the Secretary of State this 30 day of March, 2017 at 4:39 p.m. o'clock MICHELE REAGAN Secretary of State BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE Senator BAKER, from the Committee on Health and Human Services, reported the following bills: HB 59 (Pr. No. 2141) (Amended) An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in children and youth, further providing for adoption opportunity payments and reimbursement. HB 508 (Pr. No. 2142) (Amended) An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, prohibiting eligibility for violators of sexual offender registration. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES Centre, Senator Corman. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request legislative leaves for Senator Tomlinson, Senator Ward, and Senator Mensch. Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave for Senator Williams. The PRESIDENT. Senator Corman requests legislative leaves for Senator Tomlinson, Senator Ward, and Senator Mensch. Senator Costa requests a legislative leave for Senator Williams. Without objection, the leaves will be granted. JOURNAL APPROVED The PRESIDENT. The Journal of the Session of April 26, 2017, is now in print. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the Session of April 26, Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with and that the Journal be approved. On the question, Will the Senate agree to the motion? The yeas and nays were required by Senator CORMAN and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Alloway DiSanto Leach Street Argall Eichelberger Martin Tartaglione Aument Farnese McGarrigle Tomlinson Baker Folmer McIlhinney Vogel Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Vulakovich Blake Gordner Rafferty Wagner Boscola Greenleaf Regan Ward Brewster Haywood Reschenthaler White Brooks Hughes Sabatina Williams Browne Hutchinson Scarnati Yaw Corman Killion Scavello Yudichak Costa Langerholc Schwank Dinniman Laughlin Stefano NAY-0 A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The Journal is approved. GUESTS OF SENATOR RYAN AUMENT Lancaster, Senator Aument. Senator AUMENT. Mr. President, it is my pleasure this afternoon to introduce my guests for the day, the Donegal High

7 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 721 School Girls' Softball Team, who recently celebrated an exciting win over the Cedar Cliff Colts earning them the 2017 PIAA Class AAAAA Softball State Championship. After closing their regular season with 27 wins and only 4 losses, the team traveled to Penn State University where they faced off against the Colts in a nail-biting final championship game. Despite being down six runs in the fifth inning, the Lady Indians refused to quit and answered their opponents lead with a six-run rally of their own late in the game, eventually clinching the game 9-7 to win the championship title. I commend their dedication to accomplish this feat along with the leadership of head coach Wayne Emenheiser and his coaching staff who have guided this team to victory. Please join me in congratulating the State Champion Donegal High School Girls' Softball Team and give them our usual warm Senate welcome. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Aument, the Donegal Girls' Softball Championship Team, please rise so that we may welcome and congratulate you. Hold up your medals. Awesome. Senator AUMENT. Mr. President, it is also my pleasure to introduce our Chaplain today, Pastor Deryl Hurst, of the DOVE Westgate Church in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Deryl has faithfully served for over 30 years in various positions at the church, including small group leader, elder, and executive pastor. Prior to beginning his work in the church, Deryl co-owned and operated a real estate company in Lancaster County where he was engaged in real estate brokerage and developing and home building for over 25 years. During that time, he also briefly served as the president of the Lancaster County Association of Realtors. Deryl and his wife, Miriam, are the proud parents of three adult sons and currently reside in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Please join me in welcoming our Chaplain, Pastor Hurst, to the Senate. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Aument, Pastor Hurst, please rise, and thank you for your prayers today. GUESTS OF SENATOR JOHN P. SABATINA Philadelphia, Senator Sabatina. Senator SABATINA. Mr. President, I rise to welcome constituents from my district who are seated in the gallery. They are students from the International Education Foundation located just outside my district in Senator Greenleaf's Huntingdon Valley. The International Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides guidance, counseling, professional development, and financial assistance to middle school, high school, and college students for their education. The organization is dedicated to bridging the information gap between international students and American academic institutions. It provides guidance to students and parents on school selections, scholarship opportunities, and test preparations. The school helps promote study abroad opportunities for students and prepares them for leadership roles in today's world through an international education. The students also graduated this Saturday. Today is their day on the hill, and I had the pleasure of showing them around the Capitol and, of course, the different offices. So, Mr. President, I ask that you join me today in welcoming my constituents and congratulating them on their graduation from the International Education Foundation. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Sabatina from the International Education Foundation, the students, faculty, and guides, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate. It is so nice to have you here. It was great to spend time with you in the Lieutenant Governor's Office, and we look forward to seeing you again and seeing you back in the Philadelphia area. GUEST OF SENATOR JOHN C. RAFFERTY Montgomery, Senator Rafferty, who is trying to trick me by moving to the far left, my far left. Senator RAFFERTY. Mr. President, it would be my far right. It is my privilege today to be able to introduce to the Senate of Pennsylvania a special guest, Morgan Lepre. Morgan is from Berks County, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Lepre. Morgan is a graduate of Boyertown Area Senior High School class of 2015 and currently attends Temple University--for the cherry and the white, we will fight, fight, fight. She is studying political science and philosophy. Morgan plans on furthering her education by attending law school, and her future goals include becoming an attorney and eventually, when you are retired and I am retired, holding public office. She is a terrific young lady who is very interested in government and the political system, and I am very fortunate to have her here today. I ask the Members of the Senate and my colleagues to give our traditional warm welcome to Morgan Lepre. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Rafferty, Morgan Lepre, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate. GUESTS OF SENATOR JUDY SCHWANK The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Berks, Senator Schwank. Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, I am introducing three young people who are working in my office this summer, individuals who are outstanding in their academic careers and have proven themselves to be real assets in our office. I will start first with Luke Myers. Luke is a political science major at Colgate University, and he also participated in my model Senate program. In college, he is involved with student government, serving as a class senator and elections commissioner. He also competes on Colgate's varsity track and field team and sings in the university chorus. He works closely with the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils to promote student leadership and citizenship across the State and looks back fondly on his time as an executive board member. He is also a proud alumnus of the United States Senate Youth Program.

8 722 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE JUNE 26, Next is Benjamin Foreman. Ben is a 2015 graduate of Oley Valley High School. He is currently attending Albright College majoring in marketing with a minor in political science. At Albright, Ben is a member of several different music ensembles where he plays percussion, and he is a captain on the men's golf team. As a matter of fact, I know he is a very good golfer. I think he beat my husband a couple of times. Ben is very involved in the Berks County community, where he has volunteered in organizations including Olivet's Boys and Girls Club, the Reading School District, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and many more. After graduation, Ben hopes to attend law school and eventually work in local government while continuing to stay active in his community. Finally, a young lady, Lindsey MacGregor, will be starting her second year at George Washington University in the fall. She is studying political science and hopes to have a double minor in American studies and marketing. At GW she is president of the service organization Circle K, which is associated with Kiwanis, is on the board of a student theater company, and is a resident assistant. Lindsey graduated from Daniel Boone High School after 4 years of serving as her class's president and was the first female to play boys' varsity ice hockey at the school. Pretty impressive. She is now serving for Kiwanis and the State of Pennsylvania as Key Club district governor. As the daughter of two Pennsylvania educators, she has a passion for education policy. She plans on giving back and hopes to inspire young girls by showing them that they can make a large impact through their hard work and lots of heart. These are three outstanding young people, Mr. President, and I ask you and my colleagues to join me in welcoming them to the Senate today. Thank you. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Schwank, Luke, Ben, and Lindsey, three outstanding young people, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate. GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHELE BROOKS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Mercer, Senator Brooks. Senator BROOKS. Mr. President, it is a pleasure to be joined today by Benjamin and Sebastian Anastasi, who are serving as guest Pages in the Senate. Their mom, Sarah, and grandfather, Vincent, are also joining us today in the gallery. Both brothers are homeschooled in Grove City, Mercer County, and I am so happy that the family was willing to make the 4-hour trip from Grove City to join us here at the Capitol. Benjamin is a high school freshman who has a gift for music, sports, and debate. He plays the piano, cello, and sings in the choir. He also plays volleyball and participates on the debate team. Despite the time he devotes to his studies and his many talents, he still finds time to help his neighbors by walking their dogs. Benjamin's older brother, Sebastian, is a junior who also has a gift for music. He plays guitar and sings in the choir. Like his brother, he also plays volleyball. Sebastian has helped his debate team by conducting extensive research to equip his teammates with the latest facts and figures so that they are prepared for their debates. He also finds time to work at a health foods store. These brothers are both extremely well-rounded and display a strong work ethic whether they are studying, working, playing sports, or practicing their instruments. They are excited to learn more today about their State government, especially during this time as we discuss the State budget. They display the love of learning and critical thinking skills that are destined to take them far in life. Mr. President, please join me in giving Benjamin and Sebastian, their mom, Sarah, and grandfather, Vincent, our customary warm Senate welcome. Thank you. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Brooks, Benjamin, Sebastian, Sarah, and Vincent, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate. GUESTS OF SENATOR PATRICK J. STEFANO Fayette, Senator Stefano. Senator STEFANO. Mr. President, I am so thrilled to rise before you today to welcome the PIAA Class A State Champion Meyersdale Red Raiders Baseball Team, who have joined us today in the gallery. The Red Raiders won the PIAA Class A Championship on June 15 after winning silver last year. This year, they were the Somerset County champs, WestPAC champs, District 5 champs, and now the State champs. This team is coached by head coach Wayne Miller; assistant coaches Jerry Donaldson, Ryan and Steven Stanley; athletic director Craig Gindlesperger; and statistician Dawson Rough. This is Meyersdale's first team State championship in any sport, and the first team championship in all of Somerset County. It also marks the first time that I get to introduce a State championship team here in the Senate after 2 1/2 years of hearing all of my colleagues do so. They finished the season with a record of 21-6 and won the State championship against Clarion 2-0, with a combination of stellar pitching from senior Riley Christner, who pitched a complete game, striking out 12 and only allowing two hits, and some patient at-bats, walking in the game-winning run. I know I speak for all Somerset County residents, many who lined the streets in Somerset and in Meyersdale as they were escorted home by a parade of volunteer fire trucks, all offering them congratulations and telling them how proud they all are of their accomplishments. The 2017 Meyersdale Red Raiders are comprised of Mahlon Reese, Drake Gindlesperger, Gavin Hetz, Riley Christner, Trevor Gnagey, Dakota Kennell, Zach Hotchkiss, Tanner Troxell, Tanner Krause, Max Caton, Bryce Beal, Matthew Blubaugh, Devin Kretchman, Tyler Fisher, Bryce Kretchman, Ashton Kelly, Devin Steinly, Cody Welker, Reese Kennell, Kirk Eberly, Tayler Sager, Daniel Yoder, Logan McKenzie, Jeffery Haer, and David Swank. I ask my colleagues to give the PIAA Class A State Champion Red Raiders Baseball Team a warm welcome. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Stefano, the Red Raiders Champion Baseball Team, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate and congratulate you.

9 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 723 The PRESIDENT. Meyersdale is proud, and thank you for helping Senator Stefano finally be able to recognize a champion. GUEST OF SENATOR MICHAEL J. FOLMER Lebanon, Senator Folmer. Senator FOLMER. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce Zac Gates, a constituent of the 48th Senatorial District who is currently serving as an intern for the Lieutenant Governor, and I thank you, Lieutenant Governor, for taking in Zac. You can tell he is a fine young man. The PRESIDENT. He is. Senator FOLMER. Mr. President, Zac is a graduate of Middletown Area High School, and he is the son of Christopher and Betsy Gates. He is currently a junior at Shippensburg University, where he is studying political science with a focus on environmental studies, and he is active in his fraternity and student government. Previously, Zac had interned for the Joint State Government Commission and Greenlee Partners. Upon graduation, Zac intends to pursue a career in politics and public service right here in Harrisburg. Senators, please join me in a warm Senate welcome to Mr. Zac Gates. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Folmer, Zac Gates, he is on the floor, please rise so that we may give you a warm Senate welcome. The PRESIDENT. Senator Folmer, let me thank you personally for a great intern. Zac is doing a great job for us. We are proud of him. And his dad is in the gallery, too, so let us give him applause because he had a role in giving us Zac. GUEST OF SENATOR SCOTT F. MARTIN Lancaster, Senator Martin. Senator MARTIN. Mr. President, it is an honor to be able to introduce an intern from my office in the 13th Senatorial District and also one of my constituents, Ben Bryce. Ben is a graduate of Manheim Township High School this past spring, where he was elected class president as a freshman and re-elected to that position his sophomore, junior, and senior years--the power of incumbency. He was also a member of student council. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2014, and his project was refurbishing signs at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum in Lancaster County in Manheim Township. Ben plans to go to a 1-year prep school program with hopes of attending a United States service academy. He has a passion for business and politics. At age 11 he started his own lawn business, where he purchased his own lawn-mowing equipment and now plans on selling the equipment and his customer base as he moves on to the next stage in his life. He is also a certified EMT and a volunteer firefighter at the Neffsville Fire Company in Manheim Township. Mr. President, I ask that we give a warm Senate welcome to Ben Bryce, my intern. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Martin, the outstanding young man Ben Bryce, please stand so we can welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate. GUEST OF SENATOR DAVID G. ARGALL Schuylkill, Senator Argall. Senator ARGALL. Mr. President, seated in the gallery is Matthew Thomas from Orwigsburg in Schuylkill County. He is interning in my Harrisburg office downstairs this summer. He is a student at Penn State, he is a scholar, he is an athlete, he is working on his third language when most of us have difficulty with one. As a former supervisor of interns, I am told I do not always hand out easy grades, he has definitely earned an A this summer, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. I am sure he is glad to hear that. Would the guest of Senator Argall, Matt Thomas, please rise so that may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate. GUESTS OF SENATOR RICHARD L. ALLOWAY Franklin, Senator Alloway. Senator ALLOWAY. Mr. President, I rise to introduce some guests today, Joseph and Anthony DePasquale from Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. They attend York Country Day School. Joe is going into his senior year and Anthony is going into his junior year. They are here shadowing me today to see what a day in the life of a Senator is like, and everyone knows that is an exciting adventure with me each day. The PRESIDENT. It could not be a more exciting one than with you, Senator. Senator ALLOWAY. Mr. President, but more importantly about these two fine young men, they are huge animal lovers. They volunteer with a group called A Tail To Tell out of York. They have done hundreds of rescues throughout York County and the surrounding area, and, Mr. President, they even made a book. I know we are not allowed to use props, but I am going to ask for an indulgence. They made a book of a bunch of the rescues that they have done over the years and shown the before, when they rescued the dog, and the after, when it has a forever home. It is a wonderful publication. They made it through Shutterfly and they gave it to me today, so I thank those two young men and commend them on their work for helping our pets across the Commonwealth. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Alloway, Joseph and Anthony DePasquale, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate, and great work on pets. The PRESIDENT. And gentlemen, stay on your toes shadowing Senator Alloway. You will learn so much. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Mensch has returned, and his temporary Capitol leave is cancelled.