COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1995 SESSION OF 1995 179TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 34 SENATE MONDAY, June 5, 1995 The Senate met at 1 p.m.. Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Maik S. Schweiker) in the Chair. prayer The Chaplain, Reverend Dr. PAUL D. GEHRIS, of American Baptist Churches - U.S.A., Harrisburg, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who knows us better than we know ourselves and one another, from outer edge to the very depths of our being, accept our thanksgiving for the days of our lives and the measure of strength we possess to invest our days so that we often count for the common good and sometimes for extraordinary good. Bless this honorable body, the Senate of Pennsylvania, as these days of June unfold and the work of these women and men winds out. Give them clarity in thought and word, and charity in difference of philosophy and pohtics. Let the responsibility to our Commonwealth rest with them not as a burden but an opportunity. May they set themselves like flint on iron to be faithful to their calling, their task, their standard, and their honor, so that having done as much as they can as well as they can the history they create will redound to the well-being of the citizenry and the good name of this Senate. Amen. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Gehris, who is the guest today of Senator Mowery. JOURNAL APPROVED The PRESIDENT. A quorum of the Senate being present, the Clerk will read the Journal of the preceding Session of May 23, 1995. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding Session, when, on motion of Senator LOEPER, further reading was dispensed with and the Journal was approved. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION May 24, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Kim E. Lyttle, 5013 Impala Drive, Pittsbuigh 15239, Allegheny County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of s of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until December 31, 1996 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Floyd M. Mains, Shippensburg, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA May 24, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Kim E. Lyttle, 5013 Impala Drive, Pittsbuigh 15239, Allegheny County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION In confoimity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Ramona H. Alley, R. D. #4, Box 4820, Berwick 18603, Columbia County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Bloomsbuig University of Pennsylvania of the State System of
564 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE JUNES, Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS the advice and consent of the Senate, Janice H. Mannal, 7809 Pine Road, Wyndmoor 19038, Montgomay County, Twenty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Funeral Directors, to serve for a term of five years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Ann S. Biyers, Willow Grove, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL the advice and consent of the Senate, Dr. Albert E. Myers, 5341 Windsor Road, Hamsbuig 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Harrisburg State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL the advice and consent of the Senate, Blake M. Yohe, 2140 Deny Road, York 17404, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamsbuig State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION In confoimity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Charles W Hash, Sr., 1915 Stonegate Road, York 17404, Yoik County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION In confoimity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Caroline M. Hoffer, 340 Rock Hill Road, Millersville 17551, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of Januaiy 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Blaine A. Brown, Lancaster, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION the advice and consent of the Senate, Madelyn P. Nix, 19 Conestoga Road, Lancaster 17602, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Paul G. Wedel, Leola, confirmed to another position. COMMONWEALTH TRUSTEE OF TEMPLE UNIVERSITY--OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION In confoimity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, James Shacklett, EI, P. O. Box 606, Gwynedd 19437, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for appointment as a Commonwealth Trustee of Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, to serve
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 565 until October 14, 1998, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Maureen H. McCullough, Esquire, Havertown, whose tenn expired. MEMBER OF THE INDIANA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE the advice and consent of the Senate, Iris C. Holtz (Democrat), 148 Jackson Street, Indiana 15701, Indiana County, Forty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Indiana County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement. MEMBER OF THE STATE FARM PRODUCTS SHOW COMMISSION June 2, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Beverly Gruber, 5265 Sell Road, New Tripoli 18066, Lehigh County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Farm Products Show Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Samuel Morris, Pottstown, resigned. MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD June 2, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Kimberly A. Rankin, 541 Truce Road, New Providence 17560, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Health Policy Board, to serve for a term of one year and until her successor is appointed and qualified, pursuant to Act 179, approved December 18, 1992. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PARDONS June 2, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Richard P. Gigliotti, 130 West McQuiston Road, Butler 16001, Butler County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Pardons, to serve until November 30, 1999, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Thomas G. Frame, West Chester, whose term expired. COMMONWEALTH TRUSTEE OF THE UNTVERSITY OF PnTSBURGH~OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION June 2, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Elizabeth Jeanne Gleason, 552 Elknud Lane, Johnstown 15905, Cambria County, Thirty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a Commonwealth Trustee of the University of Pittsbui^h-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, to serve until October 5, 1996, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Marvin S. Lieber, Esquire, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. 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: DISTRICT JUSTICE May 24, 1995 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated May 8, 1995 for the appointment of Lindsay S. Mark, Gateway Towers, Apartment 15F, Pittsburgh 15222, Allegheny County, Thirtyeighth Senatorial District, as District Justice, in and for the County of Allegheny, Magisterial District 5-2-28, to serve until the first Monday of January 1996, vice Jacob H. Williams, mandatory retirement. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on die premises. TREASURER, WASHINGTON COUNTY In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated May 15, 1995 for the appointment of Edward M. Paluso, 401 Sixth Street, Charleroi 15022, Washington County, Thirty-second Senatorial District, as Treasurer, in and for the County of Washington, to serve until the first Monday of January 1996, vice John F. Yoney, deceased.
566 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNES, I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD June 2, 1995 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated April 17, 1995 for the appointment of Jeffrey P. Lindtner, CIGNA Corporation, 1600 Arch Street, Philadelphia 19103, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, as a member of the Health Policy Board, to serve for a term of one year and until his successor is appointed and qualified, pursuant to Act 179, approved December 18, 1992. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 2, 1995 In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated May 11, 1995 for the appointment of Leshe Gromis, 1518 North Second Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority, to serve until June 2, 1999 and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Millicent Hooper, Harrisburg, resigned. I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of nomination on the premises. CORRECTIONS TO 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 HARNESS RACING COMMISSION Please note the nomination dated April 17, 1995 for the appointment of C. Edward Rogers, Jr., 200 Westview Drive, Mechanicsbur g 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, as a member of the State Harness Racing Commission, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James B. Eckenrode, Jr., Pittsburgh, deceased, should be corrected to read: C. Edward Rogers, Jr., 200 Westview Drive, Mechanicsbur g 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-third Senatorial District, as a member of the State Harness Racing Commission, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James B. Eckenrode, Jr., Pittsburgh, deceased. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION Please note the nomination dated April 28, 1995 for the appointment of John W. Lawrence, M.D., 430 Riverview Road, Media 19081, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janliary 1999 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Frank S. Beal, Pittsburgh, whose term expired, should be corrected to read: John W. Lawrence, M.D., 430 Riverview Road, Swarthmore 19081, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, as a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999 and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Frank S. Beal, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. CORRECTION TO RECALL REFERRED TO COMMITTEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication in writing from His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which was read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA May 25, 1995 Please note the recall dated May 23, 1995 for the appointment of D. Donald Jamieson, Esquire, 1250 Greenwood Avenue, Apartment 701, Jenkintown 19046, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, as Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, to serve until the first Monday of January 1996, vice The Honorable Rolf Larsen, removed from office, should read: D. Donald Jamieson, Esquire, 1250 Greenwood Avenue, Apartment 701, Jenkintown 19046, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, as Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, to serve until the first Monday of January 1996, vice The Honorable Nicholas P. Papadakos, mandatory retirement. HOUSE MESSAGES HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE BILL The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the Senate SB 655, with the information the House has passed the same without amendments.
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 567 SENATE BILL RETURNED WITH AMENDMENTS The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the Senate SB 245, with the information the House has passed the same with amendments in which the concurrence of the Senate is requested. The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to Senate Rule XIV, section 5, this bill will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations. HOUSE BELLS 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: Mav 30, 1995 HB 292 - Committee on Local Government. HB 1488 Committee on Finance. 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: Mav 23, 1995 Senators MELLOW, OTAKE, MUSTO, AFFLERBACH, BELAN, WAGNER, PORTERFIELD, SCHWARTZ, FUMO and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 1036, An Act regulating government agency purchases from corporations conducting business in Northern Ireland. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV ERNMENT, May 23, 1995. Senators SALVATORE and HART presented to the Chair SB 1037, An Act providing for limits on real property assessments on counties of the first class. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 23, 1995. Senators FISHER, SHUMAKER, RHOADES, MOWERY, LOEPER, ULIANA, DELP, FUMO, SALVATORE, WAG NER and LEMMOND presented to the Chair SB 1038, An Act amending the act of June 18, 1974 (P. L. 359, No. 120), entitled "Municipal Pohce Education and Training Law," further providing for definitions, for training and for automatic certification. Which was committed to the Committee on LAW AND JUSTICE, May 23, 1995. Senators FISHER and WAGNER presented to the Chair SB 1039, An Act providing for environmental professionals training and certification; and providing penalties. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRON MENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 23, 1995. Senator ARMSTRONG presented to the Chair SB 1040, An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, repealing provisions relating to Northern Ireland investments. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 23, 1995. Senator ARMSTRONG presented to the Chair SB 1041, An Act amending the act of February 17, 1906 (P. L. 45, No. 11), entitled "An act to regulate the deposits of State firnds, to prescribe the method of selecting State depositories, to limit the amount of State deposits, to provide for the security of such deposits, to fix the rate of interest thereon, to provide for the publication of monthly statements of moneys in the general and sinking funds, to declare it a misdemeanor to give or take anything of value for obtaining the same, and prescribing penalties for violations of this act," repealing provisions relating to investments in Northern Ireland. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 23, 1995. Senator ARMSTRONG presented to the Chair SB 1042, An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consohdated Statutes, repealing provisions relating to Northern Ireland investments. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 23, 1995. Senator ARMSTRONG presented to the Chair SB 1043, An Act amending the act of March 30, 1811 (P. L. 145, No. 99), entitled "An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the settlement of the public accounts and the payment of the public monies, and for other purposes," further providing for investment options. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 23, 1995. Mav 24, 1995 Senator ARMSTRONG presented to the Chair SB 1044, An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing an employer contribution rate for members of an independent retirement system and for creditable nonstate service. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 24, 1995. Senators RHOADES, MOWERY, O'PAKE, AF FLERBACH, HART, PORTERFIELD and TOMLINSON presented to the Chair SB 1045, An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), entitled "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," providing for health insurance claims processing, for uniform claim data elements, for electronic billing formats and coding systems, for timely payment of claims, for penalties for untimely payment, for notice of noncovered service, for coding changes, for uniform explanations of payment and
568 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNES, for rights of assignees, for permitted requests for additional infonnation, for relevance of requests for additional information, for payment of costs for providing additional information, for time frame to respond to requests for additional information, for consent to release information, for complaints, for regulations and for communications; and making repeals. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, May 24, 1995. Senators JONES, BELL, STOUT, STEWART, TAR TAGLIONE, BODACK, WILLIAMS, FUMO and SCHWARTZ presented to the Chair SB 1046, An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 24, 1995. Senators HOLL, TILGHMAN, LOEPER, ARMSTRONG, GERLACH, HECKLER, FUMO, CORMAN and GREEN LEAF presented to the Chair SB 1047, An Act amending the act of December 5, 1972 (P. L. 1280, No. 284), entided "Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972," further providing for exempt securities; and prohibiting certain conduct by a philanthropic organization. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, May 24, 1995. Mav 30, 1995 Senators GREENLEAF, HECKLER, AFFLERBACH, LAVALLE, MUSTO, OTAKE, PUNT, RHOADES, SAL VATORE, STOUT and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 1048, An Act providing for the prevention, detection, treatment and follow-up of cases of hepatitis B among State and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, ambulance attendants, first responders and health professionals; and making an appropriation. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, HART, HELFRICK, LAVALLE, MUSTO, O'PAKE, PORTERFIELD, RHOADES, SHUMAKER, STOUT and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 1049, An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for programs by the Department of Health for persons suffering from Alzheimer's Which was committed to the % Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 30, 1995. Senator GREENLEAF presented to the Chair SB 1050, An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consohdated Statutes, further providing for the information that must appear on identification tags which are attached to traps. Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND FISHERIES, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, AFFLERBACH, BELAN and HELFRICK presented to the Chair SB 1051, entitied: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consohdated Statutes, providing for a limit on charges. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, OTAKE, AFFLERBACH, HART, HELFRICK, MUSTO, RHOADES and TOMLINSON presented to the Chair SB 1052, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for criminal victim aid good Samaritan civil immunity. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, BRIGHTBILL, GERLACH, HART, HELFRICK and WENGER presented to the Chair SB 1053, An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp. Sess., 1937 P. L. 2897, No. 1), entitled "Unemployment Compensation Law," providing for annual contribution by certain employers. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND INDUSTRY, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, STOUT, TOMLINSON, HECK LER, HART, AFFLERBACH and SCHWARTZ presented to the Chair SB 1054, An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P. L. 90, No. 24), entitled "Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973," further providing for the regulation and certification of persons using or applying pesticides; requiring certain notice and posting when pesticides are used; and providing that certain information shall be available to the public. Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICUL TURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, HART, HELFRICK, AF FLERBACH and HECKLER presented to the Chair SB 1055, An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), entitled "The Local Tax Enabling Act," regulating authority to levy business taxes. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, HART, HELFRICK, AF FLERBACH and HECKLER presented to the Chair SB 1056, An Act amending the act of May 30, 1984 (P. L. 345, No. 69), entitled "First Class City Business Tax Reform Act," providing for an exception. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, HECKLER and STOUT presented to the Chair SB 1057,
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 569 An Act amending the act of April 23, 1956 (1955 P. L. 1510, No. 500), entitled, as amended, "Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955," further providing for the prevention and control of tuberculo- Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, BELL, AFFLERBACH, BRIGHTBILL, HECKLER, TOMLINSON and LEMMOND presented to the Chair SB 1058, An Act providing for pet sterilization; establishing the Pet Population Control Fund in the State Treasury; providing for a Spay/Neuter Companion Animals license plate; estabhshing the Pet Population Control Program; providing for financial incentives for pet sterilization; and providing penalties. Which was committed to the Committee on AGRICUL TURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, May 30, 1995. Senators GREENLEAF, DAWIDA, SCHWARTZ, HELFRICK, AFFLERBACH and FUMO presented to the Chair SB 1059, An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P. L. 465, No. 299), entitled, as amended, "Fire and Panic Act," ftirther prohibiting the use of tobacco on school grounds; expanding the list of public places wherein smoking is prohibited; ftirther providing for smoking in restaurants and in the workplace; and providing penalties. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, May 30, 1995. June 2, 1995 Senators STOUT and FISHER presented to the Chair SB 1060, An Act making an appropriation to the Washington County Historical Society. Which was committed to the Committee on APPROPRIA TIONS, June 2, 1995. Senators SALVATORE and HART presented to the Chair SB 1061, An Act requiring administrative law judges to be nominated by the and subject to a vote by the Senate. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV ERNMENT, June 2, 1995. Senator SALVATORE presented to the Chair SB 1062, An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 343, No. 176), entitled, as amended, "The Fiscal Code," ftirther providing for activities relating to uncashed Commonwealth checks. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, June 2, 1995. Senators FISHER, TOMLINSON, GERLACH, AF FLERBACH, HART and HELFRICK presented to the Chair SB 1063, An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consohdated Statutes, ftirther providing for school employees. Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND YOUTH, June 2, 1995. RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Resolutions numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were read by the Clerk: Mav 24, 1995 ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE Senators FISHER, SALVATORE, SHAFFER, RHOADES, HELFRICK, MOWERY, JUBELIRER, BRIGHTBILL, WENGER, TOMLINSON, DELP, GERLACH, HECKLER and LEMMOND offered the following resolution (Senate Resolution No. 53), which was read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary: A RESOLUTION In the Senate, May 24, 1995 Estabhshing a special committee to investigate the practices and procedures of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. WHEREAS, The recent paroles of prisoners such as Reginald McFadden, Jason Bader and Robert Simon, all of whom have been charged with murder since their release, have precipitated grave concern by the citizens of this Commonwealth about the practices and procedures being followed by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole when paroling dangerous convicted felons; and WHEREAS, The Senate finds that these concerns of the citizens of this Commonwealth are justified; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the President pro tempore of the Senate appoint a select committee in the Senate consisting of seven members, four from, the majority party and three from the minority party. The members of the committee shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate on recommendations by the floor leaders; and be it further RESOLVED, That the committee investigate the practices and procedures of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, with particular attention to the release of inmates from the State Correctional System, specifically those who have shown a prior disposition of violence; and be it further RESOLVED, That the committee review procedures and policies regarding placement plans for release, including where the person will live and where the person will work; and be it further RESOLVED, That the committee review the board's participation in interstate compacts; and be it further RESOLVED, That the committee investigate the levels and types of supervision that are currently in effect and explore additional options that might be more effective; and be it further RESOLVED, That the committee investigate any other relevant aspects of the board' s procedures and policies relating to the release of dangerous individuals back into society; and be it further RESOLVED, That the committee report its findings to the Senate within 120 days together with recommendations for changing the sentencing code, parole system and any steps that should be taken to better identify the nonviolent offenders that may be released in order to free up jail cells for violent offenders.
570 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNES, Mav 30, 1995 URGING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES TO INVESTIGATE THE AmLINES' IMPOSITION OF A CAP ON COMMISSIONS PAH) TO TRAVEL AGENTS; AND URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ACT DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S INVESTIGATION Senators SHUMAKER, WAGNER, BRIGHTBILL, BELAN, MUSTO, PETERSON, RHOADES and FUMO offered the following resolution (Senate Resolution No. 54), which was read andreferredto the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs: A RESOLUTION In the Senate, May 30, 1995 Urging the Attorney General of the United States to investigate the airlines' imposition of a cap on commissions paid to travel agents; and urging the Congress of the United States to act during the pendency of the Attorney General' s investigation. WHEREAS, The travel agent industry employs an estimated 9,950 full-time and part-time travel agents in this Commonwealth, who in turn derive almost one-third of their earnings from the traditional 10% commission on airline ticket sales; and WHEREAS, Virtually every major airline has proposed the imposition of a cap on these sales commissions, such that airlines will pay no more than $25 on one-way domestic tickets and $50 for round-trip tickets instead of the current commission of 10% of the cost of the ticket; and WHEREAS, The imposition of such a cap would devastate the travel agent industry, resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs held primarily by women and single parents and adding to the currently high rate of unemployment in this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, The job loss would have a negative impact on the Commonwealth budget, resulting in a decrease in formerly collected income taxes and an increase in State unemployment compensation expenditures; and WHEREAS, The proposed cap would also harm the traveling public which would become a captive customer of the airline industry and would no longer be able to rely on knowledgeable travel agents to guide it through the maze of travel-related information and provide the most cost-effective travel recommendations; and WHEREAS, It has not yet been determined whether the airline industry' s lockstep approach to cost savings through the imposition of the commission cap constitutes a violation of antitrust law; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of Pennsylvania urge the Attorney General of the United States to conduct an investigation to determine if the airlines' imposition of a cap on the sales conunissions of travel agents constitutes a violation of Federal antitrust law; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate urge the Congress of the United States to prohibit the imposition of commission caps until the Attorney General has completed the investigation requested by this resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Attorney General of the United States, the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania. GENERAL COMMUNICATION LIST OF LOBBYISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In compliance with Act No. 712 of the 1961 Session and Act No. 212 of the 1976 Session of the General Assembly titled the "Lobbying Registration and Regulation Act," we herewith joindy present a list containing the names and addresses of the persons who have registered from May 1, 1995 through May 31, 1995 inclusive, for the 179th Session of the General Assembly. This list also contains the names and addresses of the oiganizations represented by these registrants. (See Appendix for complete list.) Respectfully submitted: MARK R. CORRIGAN Secretary Senate of Pennsylvania TEDMAZIA Chief Clerk House of Representatives AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERTIFICATE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL Harrisburg, PA 17120-0018 The Honorable Robert Jubelirer President Pro Tempore Senate of Pennsylvania 292 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 Dear Senator Jubelirer: May 23, 1995 In accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, Section 7 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and Section 1604-B of The Fiscal Code, as amended, the has requested a certificate relevant to the setdement for the general obligation bond sale of May 9, 1995. A duphcate original of my certificate is enclosed. Sincerely, BARBARA HAFER Auditor General AUDITOR GENERAL'S CERTIFICATE Pursuant to ARTICLE VIII, Section 7(a) (4) and (C) of the
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 571 CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA and the Act of April 9, 1929, No. 176, as amended. To the and The General Assembly: I, BARBARA HAFER, Auditor General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Constitution, Article VIE, (Section 7(a) (4) and )c)) and Section 1604-B of The Fiscal Code (Act of April 9, 1929, PL. 343, No. 176, Article XVI-B: added June 21, 1984, P.L. 407, No. 83 Section 2), certify as fouows: The amount of the outstanding net debt as of the date of this certificate is The difference between the limitation upon all net debt outstanding as provided in Article Vffl, Section 7(a) (4) of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the amount of outstanding net debt as of the date of this certificate is $ 3,983,822,379 $24,864,932,189 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Auditor General, this 23rd day of May 1995. BARBARA HAFER Auditor General Commonwealth of Pennsylvania APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the President pro tempore has made the following appointment: Mr. William Hartal as a member of the Pennsylvania Quality Leadership Awards Council. MEMBER APPOINTED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 2 OF 1995 The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to announce the Minority Leader has appointed Senator Allyson Y. Schwartz to serve on the commission created by House Resolution No. 2 of 1995. BILL SIGNED The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Mark S. Schweiker) in the presence of the Senate signed the following bill: SB 655. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES The PRESIDENT. The Chairrecognizesthe gentleman from Delaware, Senator Loeper. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol leave on behalf of Senator Greenleaf, who is currently holding a hearing of the Committee on Judiciary. The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper requests a temporaiy Capitol leave for Senator Greenleaf. Without objection, that leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lackawanna, Senator Mellow. Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave for Senator Belan, and temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Kasunic, Senator Musto, Senator O'Pake, Senator Schwartz, and Senator Wagner. The PRESIDENT. Senator Mellow requests a legislative leave for Senator Belan, and temporaiy Capitol leaves for Senator Kasunic, Senator Musto, Senator O'Pake, Senator Schwartz, and Senator Wagner. Without objection, those leaves will be granted. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Senator LOEPER asked and obtained leave of absence for Senator SALVATORE, for today's Session, for personal reasons. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WEEKLY ADJOURNMENT Senator LOEPER offered the following resolution, which was read as follows: In the Senate, June 5, 1995 RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring). That when the Senate adjourns this week it reconvene on Monday, June 12, 1995, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and be it further RESOLVED, That when the House of Representatives adjourns this week it reconvene on Monday, June 12,1995, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The PRESIDENT. The Chairrecognizesthe gendeman from Lackawanna, Senator Mellow. Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, prior to calling the roll, I would like the record to indicate that I have the gentleman from Berks, Senator OPake, and the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Wagner, on temporaiy Capitol leave, and the reason they are on leave is because they are attending the meeting of the Committee on Judiciary being held here in the Capitol. The PRESIDENT. And the record will reflect such. Thank you. Senator. And the question recurring, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The yeas and nays wererequiredby Senator LOEPER and were as follows, viz: Afflerbach Andrezeski Armstrong Baker Belan Bell Bodack Brightbill Corman Dawida Delp Gerlach Greenleaf Hart Heckler Helfrick Holl Hughes Jones Jubelirer Kasunic LaValle YEAS-49 Loeper Madigan Mellow Mowery Musto OTake Peterson Porterfield Punt Rhoades Robbins Shaffer Shumaker Stapleton Stewart Stout Tartaglione Tilghman Tomlinson Uliana Wagner Wenger
572 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNES, Fisher Fumo Lemmond Schwartz NAYS-0 Williams A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative, and the resolution was adopted. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present the same to the House of Representatives for concurrence. CALENDAR THIRD CONSmERATION CALENDAR BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED SB 19 (Pr. No. 1147) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for proof of financial responsibility following an accident; and making an accident reportable if a driver is unable to provide financial responsibility information. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator MELLOW offered the following amendment No. A2983: Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 1785), page 1, line 13, by inserting after reported 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 LOEPER. SB 80 (Pr. No. 1058) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), entitled "The Insurance Company Law of 1921," requiring insurance companies to notify the Department of Transportation upon the lapse or cancellation of liability insurance held by an official vehicle inspection station. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator LOEPER offered the following amendment No. A2694: Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 216), page 2, line 11, by striking out "AN OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATION." and inserting": official vehicle inspection stations. On the question, 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 LOEPER. BELLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE HB 435 (Pr. No. 1975) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P.L.1656, No.581), known as The Borough Code, ftirther providing for the disposal of personal property and for regulation of contracts. 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: Afflerbach Andrezeski Armstrong Baker Belan Bell Bodack Brightbill Corman Dawida Delp Fisher Fumo Gerlach Greenleaf Hart Heckler Helfrick Holl Hughes Jones Jubelirer Kasunic LaValle Lemmond YEAS-^9 Loeper Madigan Mellow Mowery Musto O'Pake Peterson Porterfield Punt Rhoades Robbins Schwartz NAYS-0 Shaffer Shumaker Stapleton Stewart Stout Tartaglione Tilghman Tomlinson Uliana Wagner Wenger Williams A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to the House of Representatives with information that the Senate has passed the same with amendments in which concurrence of the House is requested. HB 436 (Pr. No. 1976) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, further providing for the disposal of personal property and for general regulations concerning contracts. 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: YEAS^9 Afflerbach Andrezeski Gerlach Greenleaf Loeper Madigan Shaffer Shumaker
1995 LE< aslative 573 Armstrong Baker Belan Bell Bodack Brightbill Corman Dawida Delp Fisher Fumo Hart Heckler Helfrick Holl Hughes Jones Jubelirer Kasunic LaValle Lemmond Mellow Mowery Musto OTake Peterson Porterfield Punt Rhoades Robbins Schwartz NAYS-0 Stapleton Stewart Stout Tartaglione Tilghman Tomlinson Uliana Wagner Wenger Williams A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to the House of Representatives with information that the Senate has passed the same with amendments in which concurrence of the House is requested. HB 437 (Pr. No. 1977) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, further providing for the disposal of personal property and for letting contracts. 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: Afflerbach Andrezeski Armstrong Baker Belan Bell Bodack Brightbill Corman Dawida Delp Fisher Fumo Gerlach Greenleaf Hart Heckler Helfrick Holl Hughes Jones Jubelirer Kasunic LaValle Lemmond YEAS^9 Loeper Madigan Mellow Mowery Musto O'Pake Peterson Porterfield Punt Rhoades Robbins Schwartz NAYS-O Shaffer Shumaker Stapleton Stewart Stout Tartaglione Tilghman Tomlinson Uliana Wagner Wenger Williams A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to the House of Representatives with information that the Senate has passed the same with amendments in which concurrence of the House is requested. BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED SB 452 (Pr. No. 1148) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator MELLOW offered the following amendment No. A2980: Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 2706), page 2, line 1, by striking out "who" and inserting: whose status as a former prisoner of war 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 LOEPER. SB 453 (Pr. No. 472) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for free resident fishing licenses to former prisoners of war. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? Senator MELLOW offered the following amendment No. A2981: Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 2707.1), page 2, line 3, by striking out "as" and inserting: and whose status as a fonner prisoner of war is Will the Senate agree to the amendment? It was agreed to. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration, as amended? Senator LOEPER offered the following amendment No. A2693: Amend Sec. 1 (Sec. 2707.1), page 1, line 11, by inserting after "commission":, an issuing agent 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 LOEPER. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 468, SB 653, SB 654, SB 800 and SB 832 - Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. The temporary Capitol leave for Senator O'Pake is hereby cancelled.
574 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNE 5, CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILLS REREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE AS AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 858 (Pr. No. 1135) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act providing for adoption of capital projects to be financed from current revenues of the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. HB 861 (Pr. No. 1950) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of May 17, 1929 (P.L.1798, No.591), referred to as the Forest Reserves Municipal Financial Relief Law, increasing the amount paid by the Commonwealth; providing for an annual charge for tax-exempt lands; and further providing for timber, wood products and gas and oil ground rentals and royalties. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. BILL OVER IN ORDER SB 8 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator LOEPER. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. The temporary Capitol leave of Senator Kasunic is hereby cancelled. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED BILL REREFERRED SB 31 (Pr. No. 32) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act regulating the sale of life insurance and annuities; providing for additional powers and duties of the Insurance Department; defining certain unfair financial planning practices; and providing for the estabhshment and filing of internal audit and compliance procedures, for procedural matters, for policy copies, for records retention, for the use of illustrations, for the regulation of replacements within the same insurer or insurer group and for enforcement. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 238, HB 247, SB 273, SB 290, HB 293 and SB 316 - Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. BILL REREFERRED SB 413 (Pr. No. 1138) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," providing for accessibihty of polls to voters with disabihties and elderly voters. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILL OVER IN ORDER SB 414 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator LOEPER. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 432 (Pr. No. 997) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for mediation in divorce and custody matters. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 475, HB 511 and SB 598 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. BILLS REREFERRED SB 635 (Pr. No. 1151) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act authorizing the Department of Corrections, county commissioners, boards of inspectors or other officials in chaige of correctional facihties to estabhsh inmate work force programs. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 639 (Pr. No. 1137) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P. L. 1375, No. 325), entitled, as amended, "Dam Safety and Encroachments Act," abolishing annual charges for the use of the Commonwealth' s submerged lands. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILL OVER IN ORDER SB 652 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator LOEPER. BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 665 (Pr. No. 699) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill,
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 575 An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), entitied "The First Class Township Code," providing for compensation of township commissioner. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. SB 666 (Pr. No. 700) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), entitled "The Second Class Township Code," providing for compensation of township supervisors. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. SB 667 (Pr. No. 701) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1656, No. 581), entitled "The Borough Code," providing for compensation of council and the mayor. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration, BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 689, HB 701 and HB 714 - Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. BELL REREFERRED SB 771 (Pr. No. 811) - The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," requiring the Department of Environmental Resources to make annual in lieu of tax payments to certain school districts. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 776, SB 790, SB 791, HB 825, HB 844, SB 998, HB 1032, HB 1076, HB 1085, HB 1086 and HB 1095 - Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator LOEPER. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SECRETARY The SECRETARY. Consent has been given for the Committee on Appropriations to meet imminently in the Rules room at the rear of the Senate Chamber to consider Regular Session Senate Bills No. 355, 775, 815, House BillNo. 710, and Special Session Senate Bill No. 101. RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Loeper. Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, at this time I would ask for a recess of the Senate, first for a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations to be held in the Rules room at the rear of the Senate Chamber. After the meeting of the Committee on Appropriations, we will reconvene, and I believe that there will be notices for off-the-floor meetings of the Committee on Education and the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations. At this time if we could recess for the meeting of the Committee on Appropriations. The PRESIDENT. For the purpose of a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations to occur in the Rules room at the rear of the Senate Chamber, the Senate stands in recess. AFTER RECESS The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert C. Jubelirer) in the Chair. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the following Senate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were read by the Clerk: June 5, 1995 Senators WAGNER, BODACK, AFFLERBACH, MUSTO and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1064, An Act amending the act of August 6, 1941 (P. L. 861, No. 323), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Law," providing for parole panels. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, June 5, 1995. Senators BRIGHTBILL, GERLACH, SALVATORE, DELP, HELFRICK, LAVALLE, O'PAKE, ANDREZESKI, PORTERFIELD, BELAN, MADIGAN, TOMLINSON, HART, BELL, MUSTO, PETERSON and TARTAGLIONE presented to the Chair SB 1065, An Act amending the act of August 14, 1991 (P. L. 342, No. 36), entitled "Lottery Fund Preservation Act," further providing for eligibility for pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly. Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND YOUTH, June 5, 1995. Senator GERLACH presented to the Chair SB 1066, An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," restricting campaign contributions to certain candidates. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV ERNMENT, June 5, 1995.
576 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNES, Senator GERLACH presented to the Chair SB 1067, An Act amending the act of September 30, 1961 (P. L. 1778, No. 712), entitled, as amended, "Lobbying Registration and Regulation Act," further providing for the filing of statement of expenses and obligations and for the penalty relating to disqualification to act as lobbyist. Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV ERNMENT, June 5, 1995. Senator GERLACH presented to the Chair SB 1068, A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for a referendum on reelection of members. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 5, 1995. Senators BRIGHTBILL, MADIGAN, TOMLINSON, O'PAKE, PORTERFIELD, HECKLER, AFFLERBACH, HOLL, HART, HELFRICK, MUSTO, RHOADES and SCHWARTZ presented to the Chair SB 1069, An Act providing for a goal for composting oiganic residual and municipal waste; setting standards for compost; excluding compost from the definition of "solid waste"; and estabhshing an assistance program for developing composting facihties and organic waste collection programs. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRON MENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, June 5, 1995. Senator SALVATORE presented to the Chair SB 1070, An Act amending the act of June 25, 1919 (P. L. 581, No. 274), entitled "First Class City Government Law," providing for pohce review boards. Which was committed to the Committee on URBAN AF FAIRS AND HOUSING, June 5, 1995. Senator HOLL presented to the Chair SB 1071, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consohdated Statutes, ftirther providing for harassment and stalking. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, June 5, 1995. Senator HOLL presented to the Chair SB 1072, An Act amending the act of August 14, 1991 (P.L. 342, No. 36), entitied "Lottery Fund Preservation Act," ftirther providing for rebate agreements with manufacturers of prescription drugs. Which was committed to the Committee on AGING AND YOUTH, June 5, 1995. Senators SALVATORE, LOEPER, JUBELIRER, FISHER, HART, SHAFFER, HELFRICK and SHUMAKER presented to the Chair SB 1073, An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30, No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," authorizing students to attend the schools selected by their parents; providing for tuition grants; and further providing for payments on account of transportation. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, June 5, 1995. Senators LOEPER, MELLOW and JUBELIRER presented to the Chair SB 1074, An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P. L. 160, No. 39), entitled "Public Official Compensation Law," further providing for compensation of the members of the Environmental Hearing Board. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 5, 1995. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY The SECRETARY. Consent has been given for the following committee meetings to occur imminently in the Rules room: the Committee on Education to consider House Bill No. 38; and the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations to consider Senate Bills No. 245, 1074, and certain nominations. RECESS The PRESIDENT pro tempore. For purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Education to begin immediately in the Rules room at the rear of the Senate Chamber, and a meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations to be held immediately thereafter, the Senate will stand in recess. AFTER RECESS The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Schweiker) in the Chair. Mark S. The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Senator LOEPER, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported the following bills: SB 245 (Pr. No. 1149) (Rereported) (Concurrence) An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, increasing the maximum speed limit on certain interstate and other highways. SB 1074 (Pr. No. 1190) An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P. L. 160, No. 39), entitled "Public Official Compensation Law," further providing for compensation of the members of the Environmental Hearing Board. Senator RHOADES, from the Committee on Education, reported the following bill: HB 38 (Pr. No. 2016) (Amended) An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), known as the "Public School Code of 1949," prohibiting possession of weapons; and providing for safe schools.
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 577 Senator TILGHMAN, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following bills: SB 355 (Pr. No. 1191) (Amended) (Rereported) An Act providing for the tax exemption of institutions of purely public charity; and exempting real property owned by State-related universities from taxation. SB 775 (Pr. No. 1192) (Amended) (Rereported) An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, revising and updating the fishing license and issuing agent fee structure; further providing for funding of free fishing licenses; and making editorial changes. SB 815 (Pr. No. 864) An Act making an appropriation to The Museum of Scientific Discovery in Harrisburg. HB 710 (Pr. No. 782) (Rereported) An Act amending the act of December 12, 1980 (P.L.I 179, No.219), known as the Secondary Mortgage Loan Act, adding definitions; further providing for license requirements, for license apphcations, for license fees, for license powers, for records requirements, for limitations, for prepayment, for annual fees and for penalties. CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolutions, which were read, considered and adopted: Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Richard S. Gurin, Catholic War Veterans Post 454 of Northampton and to the Cedar Cliff High School Junior Classical League of Camp Hill by Senator Afflerbach. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Heather Freas and to The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Lancaster County Academy TRAC by Senator Armstrong. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jessica Donato, Beverly Cazzille, Vicki Harvey, Eugene Lambert, Joan Alleva Stillwell and to the Upper Main Line YMCA Association of Berwyn by Senator Baker. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to John P. Cummings by Senator Belan. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joseph J. Bradley by Senator Bell. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the residents of Stevens Towers of Lebanon by Senator Brightbill. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Joshua Benson, Laura Houck, Ronald B. Homer, Bellefonte Middle School and to Armagh Township of Milroy by Senator Corman. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Michael A. Halterlein, Jr., Chad M. Mullin and to Patrick Leheny by Senator Dawida. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Millie Montuoro, Marlena Mai, Lieutenant George P. Hummel, Jr., Leah Rowland, Jamie Christian, Michael T. Moore and to the Amoni Group by Senator Fisher. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jon Paul Viviani, Andrew Thress, Robert Beale and to the Hatboro-Horsham High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble by Senator Greenleaf. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Charles J. Fischette and to Sinan Xin by Senator Hart. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jeffrey F. Norcross, Kurt Peycovich, John E. Slatteiy, EdD, Central Bucks West Key Club and to the Central Bucks East Key Club by Senator Heckler. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Harwood J. Rhodes, Honorable Eugene E. Porterfield, Mandy L. Keister, Nichole A. Heckman, Kelly J. Pepperman, William L. Hess, Jr., and to Donald M. Shirer by Senator Helfrick. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Reverend Monsignor Paul J. Cahill and to the Norriton Fire Engine Company of Norristown by Senator Holl. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Devore and Dorothy Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Helen Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard and Mary Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Lula Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Catherine Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Daisey Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Myrtle Parker, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Estelle Tilley, Mr. and Mrs. Warren and Eugenie Wilson and to the Schuylkill Falls Bridge Centennial Celebration by Senator Hughes. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Zion Baptist Church of Ardmore by Senator Jones. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ray N. Neason, Mr. and Mrs. Jerre R. Over, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Snyder, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sensabaugh, Justin Leader and to Reverend Raymond Lester Morris, Sr., by Senator Jubelirer. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Reverend Philip J. DeCarlo and to the Ellwood City School District by Senator LaValle. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Shannon Richner, Elizabeth Schloesser, Tiffany Marie Spangenberg, Frank A. Uter and to Kathleen Marie Veety by Senator Lemmond. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Irem Temple AAONMS of Wilkes-Barre by Senator Lemmond and others. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. James Attarian, Christopher Pohlig, Eric Douglass Berley and to Reverend John A. Denlinger by Senator Loeper. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Helen J. Hottenstein, George W. Teufel, Heather Callear, Michelle Robinson, Melissa Burkhart and to Scott A. Smith by Senator Madigan. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Eric W. Slacktish and to Shiloh Baptist Church by Senator Mellow. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Delaware River Sojourners by Senators Mellow and Heckler.
578 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNES, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Bianco, Senior Master Sergeant Paul E. Tressler, Howard Matthew Oesterling, Mary Berrier, Sara Loper and to William Lynn Dromgold by Senator Mowery. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Therese D. Zogby, Very Reverend Girard F. Angelo and to the Ashley Ambulance Association by Senator Musto. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the CTCE Federal Credit Union by Senator O'Pake. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the citizens of Pine Grove Township by Senator Peterson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Gerald and Peggy Shepler, Merle W. Mears, Ronald P. Paluzzi, Landis F. Zeunges, Judge Debra Ann Pezze, Gerald E. McGinnis, Emma Sershen, DreamForge Intertainment of Jeannette and to the Manor Volunteer Fire Department by Senator Porterfield. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to AMVETS Department of Pennsylvania of Pottsville by Senator Punt. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Castle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Runkle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bruen and to Teofila Pickle by Senator Rhoades. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Reverend Dr. William and Dorothy Newby, Mark A. Shollenberger, Jesse Paul Bums, Rod White, citizens of the City of Meadville and to the Meadville Bulldogs Hockey Team by Senator Robbins. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Barbara Ann Kodes by Senator Salvatore. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Judy Wicks, Barbara L. Greenfield and to Wyncote Elementary School by Senator Schwartz. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Richard Zitalone, Ryan Rhodes and to Melissa Thompson by Senator Shaffer, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Okum and to the Merchants and Business Men's Mutual Insurance Company of Harrisburg by Senator Shumaker. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Clark by Senator Stapleton. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. James H. Carroll and to Trooper William E. Weighley by Senator Stout. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Eric Lerman and to Frankford High School of Philadelphia by Senator Tartaglione. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Harriton High School Science Olympiad Team by Senator Tilghman. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Valley Athletic Association of Bensalem Township by Senator Tomlinson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Brooks Henry by Senator Wagner. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to His Highness, The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero of Nigeria by Senator Williams. CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolution, which was read, considered and adopted: Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late John Wallach by Senator Afflerbach. BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION Senator TARTAGLIONE. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from committees for the first time at today's Session. The motion was agreed to. The bills were as follows: SB 815, SB 1074 and HB 38. And said bills having been considered for the first time, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consideration. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Let the record show that Senator Belan has returned from legislative leave and his leave is hereby cancelled, and the temporary Capitol leaves of Senator Musto and Senator Wagner are hereby cancelled. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Senator LOEPER, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported the following nominations made by His Excellency, the of the Commonwealth, which were read by the Clerk as follows: MEMBER OF THE APPALACHIAN STATES LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMMISSION April 11, 1995 In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, James Rue (Alternate Member), 516 North Church Street, West Chester 19380, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, to serve at the pleasure of the, vice Catherine W. Cowan, Gettysburg, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION March 21, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, George Bochetto, Esquire, 1420 Locust Street, Unit 6-A, Philadelphia 19102, Philadelphia County,
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 579 First Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Athletic Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Howard E. McCall, Philadelphia, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Norma J. Gotwalt, 20 Round Hill Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Civil Service Commission, to serve until April 9, 2000 or until her successor is appointed and quahfied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Charles Sciotto, New Cumberland, declined appointment. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION April 4, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Susan H. Hagen, 5727 Grubb Road, Erie 16506, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999, and until her successor is appointed and quahfied. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION To the Honorable, the Senate- of the Commonwealth of April 13, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Benedict J. Miceli, 951 Grove Street, Meadville 16335, Crawford County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice The Honorable Robert Kusse, Warren, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAMBURG CENTER April 13, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Ernest Heckman, R. D. #3, Hamburg 19526, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999, and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Sheila J. Slimmer, Orwigsburg, resigned. MEMBER OF THE STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, C. Edward Rogers, Jr., 200 Westview Drive, Mechanicsbur g 17055, Cumberland County, Thirtythird Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Harness Racing Commission, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James B. Eckenrode, Jr., Pittsburgh, deceased. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAVERFORD STATE HOSPITAL April 13, 1995 In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Mark Dambly, 354 Darlington Road, Media 19063, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Haverford State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999, and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Sandra S. Comehus, Ph.D., resigned. MEMBER OF THE HEALTH POLICY BOARD April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Hon. Sally Klein, 4720 Holly Circle, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Health Policy Board, to
580 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE JUNES, serve for a term of three years and until her successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Daniel J. Milliron, Esquire, Altoona, resigned. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION April 28, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, John W. Lawrence, M.D., 430 Riverview Road, Swarthmore 19081, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999 and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Frank S. Beal, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE HORSE RACING COMMISSION April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Charles R. Ord, 1482 Clover Road, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Horse Racing Commission, to serve for a term of three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Russell B. Jones, Jr., West Grove, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS April 13, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Maria W. Davis (Public Member), 7587 McGill Road, Harborcreek 16421, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the. State Board of Landscape Architects, to serve for a tenn of three years and until her successor is appointed and quahfied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Lois M. Quay, South Williamsport, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY March 30, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Edward P. Zemprelli, Esquire, 1244 Bickerton Drive, Clairton 15025, Allegheny County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University, to serve until July 1, 1996 and until his successor is appointed and quahfied. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY April 4, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Jeffrey T. Haste (Public Member), 4621 Laurel Ridge Drive, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, to serve for a term of six years or until his successor is appointed and quahfied, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice John J. Urban, Munhall, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY March 30, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Ronald D. Goetsch, 1518 Evans Avenue, Prospect Park 19076-1112, Delaware County, Ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, 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 Theresa A. Lipp, Macungie, whose term expired. MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMnTEE ON PROBATION April 13, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Mary Wooley, 4218 Orchard Hill Road, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, to serve for a term of four years and until her successor is appointed and quahfied, but not longer than ninety days beyond that period, vice Daniel B. Michie, Jr., Esquire, Meadowbrook, whose term expired.
1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 581 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THADDEUS STEVENS STATE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Edward S. Hoover, 460 Wetherbum Drive, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Thaddeus Stevens State School of Technology, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999, and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Carole J. Hale, Lancaster, resigned. MEMBER OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, William A. Hawkins, 220 Pine Street, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, to serve until July 1, 1999 and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, vice Dale Groman, Bethlehem, deceased. MEMBER OF THE ARMSTRONG COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE April 13, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Alexander I. Callas (Republican), R. D. #8, Kittanning 16201, Armstrong County, Forty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Armstrong County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement. MEMBER OF THE BEDFORD COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, LuAnne Hite Shircliffe (Repubhcan), R. D. #1, Box 150-B, Hyndman 15545, Bedford County, Thirtieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Bedford County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement MEMBER OF THE LEBANON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Nonna Pantelich (Repubhcan), 250 South 22nd Street, Lebanon 17042, Lebanon County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Lebanon County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement. MEMBER OF THE LYCOMING COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE April 17, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Steven John Moff, Esquire (Repubhcan), 1822 Lafayette Parkway, Williamsport 17701, Lycoming County, Twenty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Lycoming County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and until his successor is appointed and quahfied, to add to complement. MEMBER OF THE SNYDER COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE April 13, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Judy Jones (Democrat), 50 Wedgewood Gardens, Selinsgrove 17870, Snyder County, Twentyseventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Snyder County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and until her successor is appointed and quahfied, to add to complement. MEMBER OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE April 13, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Raymond Minium, Sr. (Republi-