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1 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2017 SESSION OF ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 64 SENATE MONDAY, November 13, 2017 The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Mike Stack) in the Chair. PRAYER The Chaplain, Reverend TYSON L. FREY, of Friedens United Church of Christ, Oley, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Gracious and heavenly God, our Creator and loving parent, we come before You at the beginning of this busy November week with excitement and in great anticipation. It is a wondrous calling to be serving the men, women, and children of this great Commonwealth. We pray that You would infuse each Senator with a sense of the great privilege that is his or hers to be a part of this collected Assembly. Remove from us the shadow of the merely routine and mundane and set before us a vision of what could be. Let us seek to find those things that unite Pennsylvanians as they begin a new week - love for God and neighbor. May we seek to bring forth good legislation that will protect the beauty of our Commonwealth. O God, Your people desire fresh air, clean water, recycled resources, unpolluted farms, healthy fishing streams, and safe places for recreation. Remind us to be Pennsylvania's stewards. Let our legislative offices be attentive to the needs of all Your people, life-giving God. May the huge economy that represents the productivity of Pennsylvania be guarded by our solemn vows. Help us to create and attract good-paying jobs for our citizens. May we use the taxes levied to love our children. Let dollars and cents be redeemed to help those who are ill, hungry, lacking shelter, longing for education, and lacking family. Help us to be focused on the faces of the needy when we debate the issues of this day. May we see that the work of this Chamber is part of a great relationship that stretches across this mighty Commonwealth. At 5 o'clock this afternoon, may it be said and felt that individuals, families, social agencies, children's homes, soup kitchens, and hospitals were more than simply numbers to Pennsylvania's Senators. May the love of God enable and inspire us today. Hear us, move us, and direct our steps, we pray, Almighty God. Amen. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Frey, who is the guest today of Senator Schwank. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR RECALL COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Elise Claire Schell, 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Pullo, York, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Elise Claire Schell (Public Member), 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term of three years, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Mary Louise Doyle, Chester, resigned.

2 1088 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE NOVEMBER 13, MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire (Public Member), 922 North Third Street, Apartment 311, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, to serve for a term of three years, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Elaine Gowaty, Murrysville, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 14, 2017, of Stephen A. Latanishen, 115 North Street, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Pamela Higgins, Harrisburg, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 14, 2017, of Elise Claire Schell, 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, 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 John Keegan, Hazleton, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 14, 2017, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 922 North Third Street, Apartment 311, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, 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 Jeffrey Runge, Philadelphia, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC BOARD In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 14, 2017, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Richard Grimaldi, Connellsville, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Stephen A. Latanishen, 115 North Street, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 14, 2017, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Ronald Steele, Erie, deceased. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as

3 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE , 2017, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, to serve until July 20, 2020, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice K. Scott Baker, Pittsburgh, resigned. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, DAUPHIN COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 922 North Third Street, Apartment 311, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Dauphin County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2018, vice the Honorable Bernard L.Coates, deceased. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 922 North Third Street, Apartment 311, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2018, vice the Honorable Mark I. Bernstein, resigned. JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, WESTMORELAND COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 922 North Third Street, Apartment 311, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Westmoreland County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2018, vice the Honorable Debra A. Pezze, deceased. MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Stephen A. Latanishen, 115 North Street, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission, to serve for a term of three years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert Fean, Milford, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Stephen A. Latanishen, 115 North Street, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Optometry, to serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Gregory Bittner, Allison Park, whose term expired. PROTHONOTARY AND CLERK OF COURTS, BERKS COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Stephen A. Latanishen, 115 North Street, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts, Berks County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2018, vice the Honorable Marianne Sutton, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY

4 1090 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE NOVEMBER 13, In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 14, 2017, of Elise Claire Schell (Public Member), 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Psychology, 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 Karen Cahilly, Coudersport, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Elise Claire Schell, 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Public Employee Retirement Commission, to serve until October 27, 2021, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Christ Zervanos, Harrisburg, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr. (Public Member), 1408 Rose Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Rene Barczak, Philadelphia, resigned. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WARREN STATE HOSPITAL In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, of Elise Claire Schell, 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Warren State Hospital, to serve until January 15, 2019, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Burt Alexander, Warren, resigned. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as 18, 2017, and corrected on July 19, 2017, of Elise Claire Schell, 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Bucks, Magisterial District , to serve until the first Monday of January 2020, vice the Honorable Michael J. Burns, deceased. NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Elise Claire Schell (Public Member), 1506 Penn Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth 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 Lynell Scaff, Aliquippa, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Norman J. Kennard, 485 Countryside Lane, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Com-

5 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1091 mission, to serve until April 1, 2019, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Robert Powelson, Kennett Square, resigned. SHERIFF, LANCASTER COUNTY 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 Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Sheriff, Lancaster County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2018, vice the Honorable Mark Reese, resigned. 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: October 31, 2017 Senators BAKER, YUDICHAK, LEACH, ARGALL, RAF- F E RT Y, COSTA, M c G ARRIGLE, SAB AT I N A, TARTAGLIONE, STREET, KILLION, FARNESE, BLAKE, BOSCOLA, BROWNE, DINNIMAN, SCAVELLO and McILHINNEY presented to the Chair SB 934, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry, its departmental administrative and advisory boards and departmental administrative officers, further providing for Industrial Board and establishing the Elevator Safety Board. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND INDUSTRY, October 31, Senator SABATINA presented to the Chair SB 937, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for a prohibition on multiple electric meter installation in cities of the first class. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, October 31, Senators RESCHENTHALER, ARGALL, VULAKOVICH, WHITE, KILLION, AUMENT, BREWSTER, HUGHES and BARTOLOTTA presented to the Chair SB 940, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for exemptions from jury duty. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, October 31, Senators STREET, RESCHENTHALER, TARTAGLIONE, FARNESE and HAYWOOD presented to the Chair SB 941, entitled: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in facilities and supplies, further providing for surcharge; and, in forfeitures, providing for legal representation in forfeiture proceedings. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, October 31, Senators STREET, LEACH, MENSCH and HAYWOOD presented to the Chair SB 942, entitled: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence of persons under the age of 18 for murder, murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses; and, in probation and parole, further providing for parole power. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, October 31, Senators BROOKS, FONTANA, MENSCH, BREWSTER and SCARNATI presented to the Chair SB 943, entitled: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special licenses and permits, providing for permit exemptions. Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND FISHERIES, October 31, November 1, 2017 Senators DINNIMAN, RAFFERTY and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 928, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of commission, providing for pipeline siting review. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, November 1, Senators DINNIMAN, BOSCOLA and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SB 929, entitled: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for pipeline emergency response fee; and establishing the Pipeline Emergency Response Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRONMEN- TAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, November 1, Senators DINNIMAN, YUDICHAK, RAFFERTY, BROWNE, FOLMER and MENSCH presented to the Chair SB 930, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline emergency management information. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, November 1, 2017.

6 1092 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE NOVEMBER 13, Senators DINNIMAN, COSTA, RAFFERTY, FOLMER and MENSCH presented to the Chair SB 931, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline safety valves. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, November 1, Senators BAKER, RAFFERTY, HUGHES, YUDICHAK, MENSCH, COSTA, KILLION, VULAKOVICH, WARD, TARTAGLIONE, SABATINA and STEFANO presented to the Chair SB 933, entitled: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in proprietary and official rights, further providing for the offense of wearing of uniforms and insignia and misrepresentation of military service or honors; and, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, November 1, Senators SABATINA, BLAKE, KILLION, COSTA, REGAN, RAFFERTY, BROWNE, MENSCH, YUDICHAK and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 939, entitled: An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in preliminary provisions, providing for preference for training programs. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND INDUSTRY, November 1, Senators BROOKS, RESCHENTHALER, VULAKOVICH, COSTA, RAFFERTY, AUMENT, SABATINA, FOLMER, WARD, YUDICHAK, BREWSTER and MENSCH presented to the Chair SB 945, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for contributions to Veterans' Trust Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTA- TION, November 1, November 9, 2017 Senators HUGHES, FONTANA, BREWSTER, FARNESE, BAKER, BROWNE, YUDICHAK, MENSCH, RAFFERTY and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 870, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in safe schools, further providing for Office for Safe Schools. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, November 9, November 13, 2017 Senators VULAKOVICH, COSTA, ARGALL, BAKER, BREWSTER, FONTANA, GORDNER, HUTCHINSON, KILLION, RAFFERTY, RESCHENTHALER, SABATINA, SCHWANK, TOMLINSON, WARD, WHITE, YUDICHAK, AUMENT, STEFANO and SCAVELLO presented to the Chair SB 955, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for firefighter and emergency service training. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, November 13, 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: November 9, 2017 Senators MENSCH, VULAKOVICH, AUMENT, EICHELBERGER, BAKER, BLAKE, STEFANO, COSTA, YAW and RAFFERTY presented to the Chair SR 237, entitled: A Resolution urging counties of this Commonwealth and local law enforcement, public safety and emergency services to work with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Office of Public Safety Radio to explore and execute shared services arrangements in relation to the new P25 PA-STARNet rollout Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, November 9, 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: November 1, 2017 HB 86 and Committee on Transportation. HB 429, 1386 and Committee on Education. HB Committee on Labor and Industry. HB 1009, 1692 and Committee on State Government. HB Committee on Banking and Insurance. HB Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy. HB Committee on Urban Affairs and Housing. GENERAL COMMUNICATION AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TEMPLE UNIVERSITY The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Office of the Controller 1805 N. Broad Street (038-17) 11th Floor Wachman Hall Philadelphia, PA 19122

7 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1093 The Honorable Megan Martin Senate Secretary/Parliamentarian Senate Box Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA Dear Senator [sic] Martin: October 26, 2017 In compliance with Act 19A dated July 13, 2016, I submit the audited consolidated financial statements for Temple University - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education as of and for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and Sincerely, DAVID N. MARINO Associate Vice President & Controller The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the President pro tempore has made the following appointment: Mr. D. Raja as a member of the Board of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES Columbia, Senator Gordner. Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave for Senator Vogel. Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave for Senator Leach. The PRESIDENT. Senator Gordner requests a legislative leave for Senator Vogel. Senator Costa requests a legislative leave for Senator Leach. Without objection, the leaves will be granted. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Senator GORDNER asked and obtained leaves of absence for Senator TOMLINSON and Senator WAGNER, for today's Session, for personal reasons. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WEEKLY RECESS Senator GORDNER offered the following resolution, which was read as follows: In the Senate, November 13, 2017 RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the Senate recess this week, it reconvene the week of Monday, December 11, 2017, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore; and be it further RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses this week, it reconvene on Monday, November 20, 2017, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and be it further RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses the week of November 20, 2017, it reconvene the week of Monday, December 4, 2017, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and be it further RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses the week of December 4, 2017, it reconvene the week of Monday, December 11, 2017, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The yeas and nays were required by Senator GORDNER and were as follows, viz: YEA-48 Alloway Dinniman Langerholc Scavello Argall DiSanto Laughlin Schwank Aument Eichelberger Leach Stefano Baker Farnese Martin Street Bartolotta Folmer McGarrigle Tartaglione Blake Fontana McIlhinney Vogel Boscola Gordner Mensch Vulakovich Brewster Greenleaf Rafferty Ward Brooks Haywood Regan White Browne Hughes Reschenthaler Williams Corman Hutchinson Sabatina Yaw Costa Killion Scarnati Yudichak NAY-0 A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present the same to the House of Representatives for concurrence. GUESTS OF SENATOR JUDY SCHWANK PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Berks, Senator Schwank. Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, good morning. I am very pleased to introduce our guest Chaplain today, Pastor Tyson Frey from Friedens Church in Oley. He is here with his wife, Cathy. Pastor Frey is a cum laude graduate of Catawba College with a B.A. and double major in history and religion. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1980 and was ordained on June 1, He has served at Friedens Church for a little more than a year and is enjoying it very much. He has become part of our community. Reverend Frey has three children, three grandchildren, and he tells me one on the way. Mr. President, please ask my colleagues to join me in welcoming Pastor Frey today. Thank you. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Schwank, Pastor Frey, who said a great prayer for us today, please rise so that we may welcome you and your wife, Cathy, to the Pennsylvania Senate.

8 1094 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE NOVEMBER 13, GUESTS OF SENATOR JOHN P. SABATINA PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Philadelphia, Senator Sabatina. Senator SABATINA. Mr. President, today I rise to welcome constituents from my district who are not seated in the gallery but were here earlier. They are members of the St. Jerome Senior Citizen Club who were here today to visit our beautiful Capitol building and Senate Chamber. As a club, St. Jerome's brings together seniors in the community to stay active by organizing day trips and various other activities. Clubs such as these prove to be invaluable in our communities, bringing residents together to socialize and enjoy recreational activities during their retired years. So, it is certainly a pleasure to host them today along with my friend, Representative Ed Neilson, and yourself. So, Mr. President, I ask you to join me in welcoming our esteemed guests from St. Jerome Senior Citizen Club. The PRESIDENT. Let us give St. Jerome's seniors a round of applause, even though they are not with us. I got a chance to see them in my office, and they are great folks. PERMISSION TO ADDRESS Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA, Mr. President, I would like to take a moment to allow my colleagues to recognize that today, for the first time in 14 years, our good friend and colleague, Senator Tartaglione, is now able to really ramp up to her desk and be able to work at her desk for the first time in a number of years. I applaud the Senate staff folks for accommodating and making the work station for Senator Tartaglione to accommodate her to be able to bring her wheelchair up to the table to be able to do work, as opposed to before having to stay much further back. So, we are happy about that. Congratulations to Tina. We know how excited she is to be able to roll up to her desk. Thank you. The PRESIDENT. Let us all wish Senator Tartaglione congratulations. She is fully able to work from her Senate desk. She is wearing radiant yellow. GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHAEL J. FOLMER ON BEHALF OF SENATOR SCOTT WAGNER PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Lebanon, Senator Folmer. Senator FOLMER. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce guests of Senator Wagner's, the Northeastern 8-to-10-year-old Little League Team who recently captured first place in the Pennsylvania State Little League Championship. The team captured a State title with a win over East Pennsboro by a score of 11-2 and advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships held in Cranston, Rhode Island. The team is comprised of Ryley Nade-Bishop, Brodie Nace, Drew Barshinger, Brandt Johnson, Landon Williams, Conner Rippo, Bryson Neri, Derek Gross, Brandon Charleston, Jared Shirk, Mitchell Moser, and Garreth Calder. They are under the great guidance of manager and head coach Gary Barshinger and assistant coaches Josh Nace, Jason Johnson, and Brent Gross. The Northeastern 8-to-10-year-old Little League Team had a stellar season and a championship victory utilizing their exceptional athletic abilities. Senators, please join me in a warm Senate welcome for these amazing players and coaches from Senator Wagner's district who represented all of Pennsylvania extraordinarily. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Wagner introduced by Senator Folmer, the 8-to-10-year-old Northeastern Little League champions, please rise so that we may welcome you here to the Pennsylvania Senate. Great job. GUESTS OF SENATOR THOMAS McGARRIGLE AND SENATOR THOMAS H. KILLION PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Delaware, McGarrigle. Senator McGARRIGLE. Mr. President, I rise to introduce Eileen and Joe McAnally, who are visiting the Capitol today from Willistown Township in my district. Eileen is the owner of a human resources consulting firm. She is retired from the Main Line Health System, where she was senior vice president for human resources. Eileen is very active in her community, serving on the board of Community Volunteers in Medicine and the board of Camilla Hall. She also chairs the annual silent auction to benefit Riddle Hospital, and is a member of the golf tournament committee. Her husband, Joe, was employed in the auto parts management business and was the owner of Elephant House Greeting Cards before his retirement. His community activities include serving on the Willistown Knoll Homeowners Association landscaping committee, as well as a volunteer for Rock for Chop. I ask the Senate to give my special guests a warm welcome. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator McGarrigle and Senator Killion, Eileen and Joe McAnally, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Pennsylvania Senate. Thanks for joining us. Delaware, Senator Killion. Senator KILLION. Mr. President, I rise to introduce Christopher Adams, who is visiting the Capitol today with his godparents, Joe and Eileen McAnally, who were previously introduced by Senator McGarrigle. Mr. Adams resides in Thornton, Delaware County and is employed by Cerner Corporation of Malvern, Chester County, as a solution architect. He received his undergraduate degree from the greatest university in the world, Penn State University, and is currently pursuing his MBA from Drexel University. In addition to his career and educational commitments, Mr. Adams spends his time active in his community, including volunteering with Rock for Chop. This organization benefits the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Trisomy 21 program, which helps support individuals with Down syndrome. I enjoyed spending time with these visitors along with Senator McGarrigle today and showing them our beautiful and historic Capitol building. Mr. President, I ask that we extend our traditional warm Senate welcome to our special guests who are seated in the gallery.

9 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1095 The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Killion, the McAnallys and Chris, stand up one more time. Two Senators are better than one. Welcome to the Senate. GUESTS OF SENATOR ELISABETH J. BAKER PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator Baker. Senator BAKER. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce student athletes from my alma mater, Dallas High School in Luzerne County. Today, we are very proud to recognize the 2017 PIAA State Class AAAA baseball champions. The Mountaineers captured the title with a 5-0 win over South Park High School. This group of baseball players were truly improbable State champs. They began the start of their season 2-6, which demonstrates that they did not ever lose faith in their ability and in their capacity. They showed great heart and great skill, ending with a record of The team is under the expert guidance of head coach Ken Kashatus and assistant coaches Jim Casey, Paul Narcum, Bob Aten, and John Kashatus. What is even more remarkable is that more than 50 percent of this team are members of the National Honor Society, with several others close to reaching that membership goal. These are tremendous student athletes. I believe one day one of these young men may be looking at a career in public service. They enjoyed their day here at the Capitol and seeing all the sights. So, please join me in offering a warm Senate welcome to the Dallas High School Mountaineer Baseball Team, our 2017 State champs. Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDENT. Would our State champions, the guests of Senator Baker, the Dallas High School Baseball Team, please rise. Coaches as well. GUEST OF SENATOR MICHAEL R. REGAN PRESENTED TO THE SENATE York, Senator Regan. Senator REGAN. Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce Lucas Cunningham, who is shadowing me today. Lucas is an 11th-grader from Red Land High School. He created the U.S. Legislature Club and is the co-founder of the Video Games Fighting Hunger Charity. Lucas would like to attend Bucknell University as an ROTC candidate, serve in the U.S. Army, pursue a career in politics, and hopefully become President of the United States. Please join me in giving Lucas our customary, warm Senate welcome. The PRESIDENT. Would the future President of the United States, Lucas, please rise, the guest of Senator Regan, so that we may welcome you. GUESTS OF SENATOR JOHN EICHELBERGER PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Blair, Senator Eichelberger. Senator EICHELBERGER. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a couple friends of mine who are here visiting from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, Ray and Cathy Shipp. They spent the day here so far and got around the Capitol and did a lot of things and saw a lot of people. Ray is very active back home in veterans organizations, and coming off Veterans Day weekend, I expressed my appreciation for his service and his wife's support over the years in his endeavors. I ask the Senate to give them both a very warm welcome and hope they have an enjoyable remainder of the day here in Harrisburg. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Eichelberger, Ray and Cathy Shipp, please rise so that we may welcome you to the Senate of Pennsylvania. Thanks for joining us. RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognize the gentleman from Centre, Senator Corman. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a recess of the Senate for the purpose of a Republican caucus to be held in the Majority Caucus Room. Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, Senate Democrats will meet in the rear of the Chamber for a caucus as well. The PRESIDENT. For purposes of Republican and Democratic caucuses to be held in their respective caucus rooms, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. AFTER RECESS The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognize the gentleman from Centre, Senator Corman. Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a recess of the Senate for purposes of a couple of off-the-floor committee meetings to be held in the Rules room beginning with the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations followed by the Committee on State Government. The PRESIDENT. For purposes of meetings of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations followed by the Committee on State Government, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. AFTER RECESS The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Vogel has returned, and his legislative leave is cancelled.

10 1096 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE NOVEMBER 13, CALENDAR THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 52, SB 113 and HB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL AMENDED SB 251 (Pr. No. 300) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator VULAKOVICH offered the following amendment No. A0547: Amend Bill, page 3, line 2, by striking out the bracket before "(2)" Amend Bill, page 3, lines 2 and 3, by striking out "] (2)(I)" Amend Bill, page 3, line 11, by striking out "(2)(II)" and inserting: (2) Amend Bill, page 5, lines 9 through 14, by striking out "Each local or regional police department that uses" in line 9, all of lines 10 through 13 and "(3)" in line 14 Amend Bill, page 5, line 18, by inserting after "Revenue": on a form or in a manner prescribed by the Department of Revenue on or before the 60th day following the end of the municipality's fiscal year Will the Senate agree to the amendment? Allegheny, Senator Vulakovich. Senator VULAKOVICH. Mr. President, this amendment makes two changes to the bill. First, it makes a technical change to address a drafting error that we had, and secondly, it makes a technical change to the fine reporting section in order to assist the Department of Revenue in insuring all municipalities stay below the fine revenue threshold. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? It was agreed to. Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL OVER IN ORDER HB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 540 (Pr. No. 1295) -- 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 pupils and attendance, further providing for excuses from attending school. 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-48 Alloway Dinniman Langerholc Scavello Argall DiSanto Laughlin Schwank Aument Eichelberger Leach Stefano Baker Farnese Martin Street Bartolotta Folmer McGarrigle Tartaglione Blake Fontana McIlhinney Vogel Boscola Gordner Mensch Vulakovich Brewster Greenleaf Rafferty Ward Brooks Haywood Regan White Browne Hughes Reschenthaler Williams Corman Hutchinson Sabatina Yaw Costa Killion Scarnati Yudichak NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. BILL OVER IN ORDER SB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL OVER IN ORDER AND LAID ON THE TABLE SB 781 (Pr. No. 1068) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for person with disability plate and placard. Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. Pursuant to Senate Rule 9, the bill was laid on the table. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 792 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN.

11 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1097 BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 877 (Pr. No. 1135) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921, in insurance producers, further providing for rebates prohibited and for inducements prohibited. 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-48 Alloway Dinniman Langerholc Scavello Argall DiSanto Laughlin Schwank Aument Eichelberger Leach Stefano Baker Farnese Martin Street Bartolotta Folmer McGarrigle Tartaglione Blake Fontana McIlhinney Vogel Boscola Gordner Mensch Vulakovich Brewster Greenleaf Rafferty Ward Brooks Haywood Regan White Browne Hughes Reschenthaler Williams Corman Hutchinson Sabatina Yaw Costa Killion Scarnati Yudichak NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. SB 878 (Pr. No. 1136) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in general provisions relating to insurance companies, associations and exchanges, further providing for rebates and inducements prohibited. 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-48 Alloway Dinniman Langerholc Scavello Argall DiSanto Laughlin Schwank Aument Eichelberger Leach Stefano Baker Farnese Martin Street Bartolotta Folmer McGarrigle Tartaglione Blake Fontana McIlhinney Vogel Boscola Gordner Mensch Vulakovich Brewster Greenleaf Rafferty Ward Brooks Haywood Regan White Browne Hughes Reschenthaler Williams Corman Hutchinson Sabatina Yaw Costa Killion Scarnati Yudichak NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. BILL OVER IN ORDER HB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILL OVER IN ORDER SB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AND REREFERRED SB 179 (Pr. No. 1251) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in general provisions, providing for acute care mental health bed registry and referrals. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 234, HB 352, SB 373 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AND REREFERRED HB 425 (Pr. No. 441) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration 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 determination of eligibility. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations.

12 1098 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE NOVEMBER 13, BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 439, SB 521, SB 674, SB 798 and SB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 826 (Pr. No. 1036) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the, to grant and convey to Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority, or its successors or assigns, certain lands, buildings and improvements situate in Stroud Township, Monroe County. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AND LAID ON THE TABLE SB 837 (Pr. No. 1099) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act designating a portion of State Route 981 in Smithton Borough and South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, as the Specialist 4 William J. Kolenc Memorial Highway. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. Upon motion of Senator CORMAN, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was laid on the table. SB 837 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that Senate Bill No. 837, Printer's No. 1099, 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 OVER IN ORDER SB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 894 (Pr. No. 1294) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act designating a portion of State Route 2005 in Saxonburg Borough, Butler County, as the Chief Gregory B. Adams Way; designating a bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Rout 271 over US Route 22, Jackson Township, Cambria County, as the Trooper Gary Fisher Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 53 over US Route 22, Cresson Township, Cambria County, as the Corporal Robert J. Sherwood, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on Segment 80 of State Route 2015, along Overbridge Street and over Railroad Street, Lilly Borough, Cambria County, as the Paul E. Sweeney Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of Avenue A over the Allegheny River, Coudersport Borough, Potter County, as the Commander Philip F. "Jet" Palmatier, Jr., Memorial Bridge; designating a bridge on that portion of Sunnyside Road over the Oswayo Creek, Shinglehouse Borough, Potter County, as the PVT Malon Stanley Memorial Bridge; designating a portion of State Route 1001 in Greene Township, Franklin County, as the Lance Corporal Michael L. Freeman, Jr., Memorial Highway; designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 533 over Muddy Run, Southampton Township, Franklin County, as the Private First Class Dana Edward Diehl Memorial Bridge; and designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 1004 over the Conococheague Creek, Greene Township, Franklin County, as the Private Charles W. "Bill" Roher Memorial Bridge. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 919, HB 1019, HB 1294, HB 1602, HB 1608 and HB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator CORMAN. SB 629, SB 658 AND SB 723 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that Senate Bill No. 629, Printer's No. 709; Senate Bill No. 658, Printer's No. 776; and Senate Bill No. 723, Printer's No. 1039, be taken from the table and placed on the Calendar. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The PRESIDENT. The bills will be placed on the Calendar. HB 411 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE AND REREFERRED Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I move that House Bill No. 411, Printer's No. 1014, be taken from the table and rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The PRESIDENT. The bill will be rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES Senator CORMAN, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported the following bill: SB 785 (Pr. No. 1239) (Rereported) (Concurrence) An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration of vehicles, further providing for vehicles exempt from registration; and providing for operation of golf carts. Senator FOLMER, from the Committee on State Government, reported the following bills: SB 263 (Pr. No. 245) An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for applications for official absentee ballots.

13 2017 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1099 HB 1009 (Pr. No. 2697) (Amended) An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Borough of West Newton, Westmoreland County, in return for the development of park and open space lands within the Borough of West Newton, Westmoreland County; and authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, in exchange for the provision of money for the purchase and installation of recreational equipment and the implementation of a multiuse trail. HB 1175 (Pr. No. 2698) (Amended) An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lobbying disclosure, further providing for definitions, for registration, for reporting, for prohibited activities, for administration, for penalties and for registration fees, fund established, system and regulations. SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Senators BARTOLOTTA, FONTANA, BREWSTER, BAKER, LANGERHOLC, DINNIMAN, EICHELBERGER, GREENLEAF, BROWNE, SABATINA, ARGALL, KILLION, BOSCOLA, AUMENT, COSTA, FOLMER and RAFFERTY, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 238, entitled: A Resolution designating the week of November 12 through 18, 2017, as "Nurse Practitioner Week" in Pennsylvania. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Washington, Senator Bartolotta. Senator BARTOLOTTA. Mr. President, nurse practitioners serve as trusted frontline providers of healthcare for patients of all ages and walks of life in our Commonwealth. There are approximately 11,600 nurse practitioners, or advanced practice registered nurses, APRNs, who are currently practicing in Pennsylvania and providing primary, acute, and specialty care. Patients have demonstrated great trust in the high-quality care nurse practitioners provide, resulting in more than 1 billion patient visits annually to nurse practitioners across the country. Better utilization of nurse practitioners through modernized State laws and improved policies creates better health through a more accessible, efficient, cost-effective, and higher quality healthcare system. This is why I stand here today to recognize the week of November 12 through 18, 2017, as "Nurse Practitioner Week" in Pennsylvania, and to increase public awareness of the important role that nurse practitioners play in providing vital healthcare services. I ask my colleagues to join me in support of this resolution and acknowledge the service of Pennsylvania's nurse practitioners. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. Senators MARTIN, AUMENT, DINNIMAN, SABATINA, RESCHENTHALER, GREENLEAF, FARNESE, BOSCOLA, BREWSTER, TARTAGLIONE, WAGNER, HUGHES, RAF- FERTY, BROWNE, BAKER, MENSCH, KILLION, COSTA, YUDICHAK, FOLMER, WARD, BARTOLOTTA, WILLIAMS and BLAKE, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 239, entitled: A Resolution recognizing November 14, 2017, as "World Diabetes Day" in Pennsylvania. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Lancaster, Senator Martin. Senator MARTIN. Mr. President, across the globe nations are recognizing tomorrow, November 14, 2017, as "World Diabetes Day." On this day, we work to bring awareness to a life-altering disease which can impact every aspect of a person's life. There are two types of diabetes, Type I, which is an autoimmune disease, often diagnosed at a young age; and Type II which can often be managed with diet, exercise, and medication and is typically diagnosed later in life. Living with diabetes, especially Type I, has been described to me as walking a tightrope, making sure insulin injections are just right to not have blood glucose levels that are too high or too low. The risks cannot be ignored, seizures, coma, blindness, kidney failure, limb amputations, and in the worst of cases, death. There is also what some might call Type III. Type III is being the loved one of someone with diabetes. Watching them through all the finger pricks, worrying, monitoring, but never being able to heal them. With 13 percent of Pennsylvanians currently living with diabetes, and the United States spending an average of $245 billion annually in treatment, there are many Type IIIs among us. It is my hope that by recognizing World Diabetes Day in Pennsylvania, we as a State legislature can draw attention to the warning signs of this disease, encourage informed healthy decisions, and the development of medical practices that may one day make this disease easier to live with and one day cure it. Finally, Mr. President, I would personally like to thank you and your office for lighting the Capitol blue tomorrow in recognition of World Diabetes Day in Pennsylvania. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. Senators RAFFERTY, ALLOWAY, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, MARTIN, GREENLEAF, SABATINA, BARTOLOTTA, BAKER, BROWNE, SCAVELLO, AUMENT, COSTA and TARTAGLIONE, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 240, entitled: A Resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the physician assistant profession. Will the Senate adopt the resolution?