House of Representatives

Daily Session Update

Prepared by the Office of the House Counsel

January 26, 2009

Communications Received

The Speaker acknowledged a report from the Committee on Committees recommending the appointment of members to the Standing Committees of the House of Representatives.

AGING & OLDER ADULT SERVICES

Democratic Chairman: Phyllis Mundy Minority Chairman: Tim Hennessey

Democratic Secretary: Frank Burns

Subcommittee on Care & Services: Steve Samuelson

Subcommittee on Programs & Benefits: Jewell Williams

Brendan Boyle John C. Bear

Vanessa Brown Michele Brooks

Dom Costa Jim Cox

Paul Drucker Mauree Gingrich

Kenyatta Johnson Duane Milne

William Kortz Marguerite Quinn

Barbara McIlvaine Smith RoseMarie Swanger

Kevin Murphy Randy Vulakovich

Eddie Day Pashinski Katharine Watson

Kenneth Smith

AGRICULTURE & RURAL AFFAIRS

Democratic Chairman: Michael Hanna Minority Chairman: Samuel Rohrer

Democratic Vice Chairman: David Kessler

Democratic Secretary: H. Scott Conklin

Michael Carroll Karen Boback

Eugene DePasquale Michele Brooks

Richard Grucela C. Adam Harris

Gary Haluska David Hickernell

Tom Houghton Mark Keller

Richard Mirabito Carl Walker Metzgar

John Myers David Millard

Frank Oliver Bernard O’Neill

Joseph Preston Tina Pickett

Timothy Solobay

Jesse White

APPROPRIATIONS

Democratic Chairman: Dwight Evans Minority Chairman: Mario Civera

Democratic Vice Chair: William Keller

Democratic Secretary: Josh Shapiro

Subcommittee Chair-Health & Welfare: Kathy Manderino

Subcommittee Chair-Education: Jake Wheatley

Subcommittee Chair-Economic Impact & Infrastructure: John Myers

Subcommittee Chair-Fiscal Policy: Greg Vitali

Matthew Bradford Gordon Denlinger

Tim Briggs Brian Ellis

H. Scott Conklin John R. Evans

Eugene DePasquale Mauree Gingrich

Dan Frankel Thomas Killion

John Galloway David Millard

William Kortz Ronald Miller

Deberah Kula Scott Petri

Bryan Lentz Dave Reed

Tim Mahoney Douglas Reichley

Cherelle Parker Mario Scavello

John Siptroth Richard Stevenson

Matt Smith Katie True

Jewell Williams

CHILDREN & YOUTH COMMITTEE

Democratic Chairman: Louise Williams Bishop Minority Chairman: Dennis O’Brien

Democratic Vice Chairman: Steve Samuelson

Democratic Secretary: Patrick Harkins

Tim Briggs Karen Boback

Paul Drucker Martin Causer

Tom Houghton Jim Christiana

Kenyatta Johnson Gary Day

Kevin Murphy Carl Walker Metzgar

Frank Oliver Daniel Moul

Steve Santarsiero Scott Perry

Ronald Waters Mike Reese

Jake Wheatley Brad Roae

Jewell Williams

Rosita Youngblood

COMMERCE

Democratic Chairman: Peter Daley Minority Chairman Dick Hess

Democratic Secretary: Robert Matzie

Subcommittee Chair-Economic Development: William Keller

Subcommittee Chair-Financial Service & Banking: Rosita Youngblood

Subcommittee Chair-Housing: Mark Longietti

Subcommittee Chair-Small Business: James Wansacz

Paul Costa Martin Causer

Angel Cruz Thomas Creighton

John Galloway John R. Evans

Kenyatta Johnson Mike Fleck

Richard Mirabito Richard Geist

Steve Santarsiero C. Adam Harris

John Siptroth Jim Marshall

John Yudichak Donna Oberlander

Mike Reese

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Democratic Chairman: Joseph Preston Minority Chairman: Robert Godshall

Democratic Secretary: Joseph Brennan

Subcommittee Chair-Public Utilities: Harry Readshaw

Subcommittee Chair-Telecommunications: Marc Gergely

Bryan Barbin William Adolph, Jr.

Angel Cruz Sheryl Delozier

Eugene DePasquale Frank Farry

William Kortz William Gabig

Nick Kotik Rob Kauffman

Robert Matzie Bob Mensch

Joseph Petrarca Scott Perry

Chris Sainato Tina Pickett

Timothy Solobay Dave Reed

Jesse White

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Democratic Chairman: James Roebuck Minority Chairman: Paul Clymer

Democratic Secretary: Kenneth Smith

Subcommittee Chair-Higher Education: Lawrence Curry

Subcommittee Chair-Basic Education: John Yudichak

Subcommittee Chair-Special Education: Barbara McIlvaine Smith

Michael Carroll Mike Fleck

H. Scott Conklin Daryl Metcalfe

Richard Grucela Duane Milne

Patrick Harkins Thomas Murt

Mark Longietti Bernard O’Neill

John Pallone Thomas Quigley

Chelsa Wagner Kathy Rapp

Jake Wheatley Todd Rock

Rosita Youngblood Will Tallman

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES & ENERGY

Democratic Chairman: Camille “Bud” George Minority Chairman: Scott Hutchinson

Democratic Secretary: John Hornaman

Subcommittee Chair-Energy: Mike Gerber

Subcommittee Chair-Mining: R. Ted Harhai

Subcommittee-Parks & Forests: John Yudichak

Bryan Barbin Martin Causer

Michael Carroll Jim Christiana

H. Scott Conklin Garth Everett

Eugene DePasquale Matthew Gabler

Tom Houghton Jeffrey Pyle

Steve Santarsiero Kathy Rapp

Tim Seip Dave Reed

Greg Vitali Curt Sonney

James Wansacz Randy Vulakovich

FINANCE

Democratic Chairman: David Levdansky Minority Chairman: David Argall

Democratic Vice Chairman: Rosita Youngblood

Democratic Secretary: Richard Mirabito

Florindo Fabrizio John Bear

Dan Frankel Gordon Denlinger

Jaret Gibbons Brian Ellis

David Kessler C. Adam Harris

William Kortz Daryl Metcalfe

John Pallone Michael Peifer

Chris Sainato Thomas Quigley

Tim Seip Samuel Rohrer

Josh Shapiro Mario Scavello

Rick Taylor

John Yudichak

GAME & FISHERIES

Democratic Chairman: Edward Staback Minority Chairman: Craig Dally

Democratic Vice Chairman: Gary Haluska

Democratic Secretary: Kevin Murphy

Peter Daley Bryan Cutler

Anthony DeLuca Gordon Denlinger

Marc Gergely Garth Everett

Neal Goodman Mark Keller

Michael Hanna Tim Krieger

John Hornaman Daniel Moul

Deberah Kula Michael Peifer

David Levdansky Jeffrey Pyle

Tim Mahoney Todd Rock

Michael McGeehan

Harry Readshaw

GAMING OVERSIGHT

Democratic Chairman: Dante Santoni Minority Chairman: Curt Schroder

Democratic Vice-Chairman: Florindo Fabrizio

Democratic Secretary: Daniel Deasy

Bryan Barbin Paul Clymer

Thomas Caltagirone William Gabig

Dom Costa Rob Kauffman

William Keller Jim Marshall

Robert Matzie Donna Oberlander

Michael O’Brien Michael Peifer

Eddie Day Pashinski RoseMarie Swanger

Chris Sainato Michael Vereb

Edward Staback Randy Vulakovich

W. Curtis Thomas

James Wansacz

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Democratic Chairman: Frank Oliver Minority Chairman: Matthew Baker

Democratic Secretary: Tim Seip

Subcommittee Chair-Human Services: John Myers

Subcommittee Chair-Health: Ronald Waters

Subcommittee Chair-Drugs & Alcohol: Eddie Day Pashinski

Louise Williams Bishop Kerry Benninghoff

Vanessa Brown Karen Beyer

Lawrence Curry Bryan Cutler

Paul Drucker Gene DiGirolamo

Kathy Manderino Mauree Gingrich

Barbara McIlvaine Smith Seth Grove

Tony Payton Nicholas Micozzie

Kenneth Smith Douglas Reichley

Jake Wheatley Katie True

INSURANCE

Democratic Chairman: Anthony DeLuca Minority Chairman: Nicholas Micozzie

Democratic Vice Chairman: Dan Frankel

Democratic Secretary: Brendan Boyle

James Casorio Scott Boyd

Dom Costa Gary Day

Florindo Fabrizio Robert Godshall

Nick Kotik Thomas Killion

Kathy Manderino Bob Mensch

Eddie Day Pashinski Marguerite Quinn

Harry Readshaw Brad Roae

Josh Shapiro Curt Schroder

Matt Smith Michael Vereb

Rick Taylor

Don Walko

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Democratic Chairman: W. Curtis Thomas Minority Chairman: Chris Ross

Democratic Secretary: Matthew Bradford

Subcommittee-Information Technology: H. Scott Conklin

Subcommittee-Federal State Relations: Bryan Lentz

Mark Cohen Jim Christiana

Daniel Deasy Frank Farry

David Kessler Matthew Gabler

Thaddeus Kirkland Keith Gillespie

Kathy Manderino Seth Grove

Joseph Markosek Tim Krieger

Tony Payton Nick Miccarelli

James Roebuck Duane Milne

John Sabatina Will Tallman

Rosita Youngblood

JUDICIARY

Democratic Chairman: Thomas Caltagirone Minority Chairman: Ronald Marsico

Democratic Secretary: Deberah Kula

Subcommittee Chair-Courts: DonWalko

Subcommittee Chair-Crime & Corrections: John Pallone

Subcommittee Chair-Family Law: Kathy Manderino

Joseph Brennan Thomas Creighton

James Casorio William Gabig

Paul Drucker Glen Grell

Bryan Lentz Kate Harper

Joseph Petrarca Bernard O’Neill

Josh Shapiro Todd Rock

Greg Vitali Richard Stevenson

Chelsa Wagner Katie True

Jesse White Michael Vereb

LABOR RELATIONS

Democratic Chairman: Robert Belfanti Minority Chairman: Gene DiGirolamo

Democratic Vice Chairman: Marc Gergely

Democratic Secretary: John Galloway

James Casorio John Bear

Jaret Gibbons Scott Boyd

Neal Goodman Jim Cox

Patrick Harkins Sheryl Delozier

William Keller Glen Grell

Kevin Murphy Daryl Metcalfe

Cherelle Parker Nick Miccarelli

John Sabatina Mark Mustio

Tim Seip Scott Perry

Ken Smith

Jesse White

LIQUOR CONTROL

Democratic Chairman: Robert Donatucci John Taylor

Democratic Secretary: Tim Mahoney

Subcommittee Chair-Licensing: Paul Costa

Subcommittee Chair-Marketing: Angel Cruz

Joseph Brennan Stephen Barrar

Neal Goodman Karen Beyer

R. Ted Harhai John Maher

Patrick Harkins Mark Mustio

John Myers John Payne

Michael O’Brien Jeffrey Pyle

Cherelle Parker Thomas Quigley

Dante Santoni Curt Sonney

Matt Smith Katharine Watson

Ronald Waters

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Democratic Chairman: Robert Freeman Minority Chairman: Julie Harhart

Democratic Secretary: Tim Briggs

Subcommittee Chair-Boroughs: R. Ted Harhai

Subcommittee Chair-Counties: Richard Grucela

Subcommittee Chair-Townships: David Kessler

Frank Burns Michele Brooks

John Hornaman Bryan Cutler

Tom Houghton Mike Fleck

Mark Longietti Tim Hennessey

Robert Matzie Mark Keller

Barbara McIlvaine Smith Bob Mensch

Anthony Melio John Payne

Steve Santarsiero Scott Petri

Steve Samuelson Chris Ross

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Democratic Chairman: Michael McGeehan Minority Chairman: William Adolph

Democratic Vice Chairman: Harry Readshaw

Democratic Secretary: Cherelle Parker

James Casorio Matthew Baker

Marc Gergely Craig Dally

Jaret Gibbons Keith Gillespie

Neal Goodman Julie Harhart

Nick Kotik Susan Helm

Joseph Petrarca John Maher

John Sabatina Mark Mustio

Timothy Solobay Douglas Reichley

Don Walko Richard Stevenson

James Wansacz

Ronald Waters

STATE GOVERNMENT

Democratic Chairman: Babette Josephs Minority Chairman: Kerry Benninghoff

Democratic Vice Chairman: Michael O’Brien

Democratic Secretary: Jaret Gibbons

Brendan Boyle Jim Cox

Michael Carroll Thomas Creighton

Marc Cohen Sheryl Delozier

Lawrence Curry Matthew Gabler

Florindo Fabrizio Glen Grell

Dan Frankel Tim Krieger

Robert Freeman David Millard

John Galloway Marguerite Quinn

Frank Oliver Brad Roae

Rick Taylor

Greg Vitali

TOURISM & RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Democratic Chairman: Thaddeus Kirkland Minority Chairman: Stephen Barrar

Democratic Secretary: Vanessa Brown

Subcommittee Chair-Arts & Entertainment: Nick Kotik

Subcommittee Chair-Recreation: Chris Sainato

Subcommittee Chair-Travel Promotion: Gary Haluska

Frank Burns Scott Boyd

Dom Costa Brian Ellis

Paul Costa Keith Gillespie

Daniel Deasy Susan Helm

Mark Longietti Rob Kauffman

John Pallone Daniel Moul

Steve Samuelson John Payne

John Siptroth Mario Scavello

Don Walko Curt Sonney

TRANSPORTATION

Democratic Chairman: Joseph Markosek Minority Chairman: Richard Geist

Democratic Secretary: Tony Payton

Subcommittee Chair-Aviation: John Siptroth

Subcommittee Chair-Highways: Timothy Solobay

Subcommittee Chair-Railroads: John Sabatina

Subcommittee Chair-Public Transportation: Michael Gerber

Subcommittee Chair-Transportation Safety: Joseph Petrarca

Michael Carroll John Evans

Paul Costa Kate Harper

Gary Haluska Dick Hess

R. Ted Harhai David Hickernell

Mark Longietti John Maher

Chelsa Wagner Ronald Marsico

Jake Wheatley Ronald Miller

Tina Pickett

Katharine Watson

URBAN AFFAIRS

Democratic Chairman: Frank Dermody Minority Chairman: John Perzel

Democratic Secretary: Kenyatta Johnson

Subcommittee Chair-1^st Class Cities & Counties: Jewell Williams

Subcommittee Chair-2^nd Class Cities & Counties: Chelsa Wagner

Subcommittee Chair-3^rd Class Cities & Counties: Eugene DePasquale

Brendan Boyle Karen Beyer

Matthew Bradford Gary Day

Angel Cruz Frank Farry

Lawrence Curry Kate Harper

Daniel Deasy Susan Helm

William Keller Thomas Killion

Thaddeus Kirkland Thomas Murt

Michael O’Brien Scott Petri

Matt Smith John Taylor

VETERANS AFFAIRS & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Democratic Chairman: Anthony Melio Minority Chairman: Russell Fairchild

Democratic Secretary: Rick Taylor

Subcommittee Chair-Military & Veterans Facilities: Richard Grucela

Subcommittee Chair-Security & Emergency Response: Neal Goodman

Bryan Barbin Karen Boback

Vanessa Brown Garth Everett

John Hornaman David Hickernell

William Kortz Scott Hutchinson

Deberah Kula Jim Marshall

Bryan Lentz Ronald Miller

Tim Mahoney Thomas Murt

Steve Santarsiero Kathy Rapp

John Siptroth RoseMarie Swanger

Timothy Solobay

The House adopted the Report from the Committee on Committees by Voice Vote.

The Speaker acknowledged receipt of a communication from the Auditor General in accordance with Article VIII, Section 304 of the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act certifying the net debt as of December 18, 2008.

The Speaker acknowledged receipt of a report from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission entitled Second Biennial Report to the General Assembly and the Governor pursuant to Section 1415.

The Speaker acknowledged receipt of a report from the Joint State Government Commission entitled The Report of the Task Force on Violent Interactive Video Games dated December 2008.

The Speaker acknowledged receipt of a report entitled A Status Report on Local Government Pension Plans from the Public Employee Retirement Commission dated December 2008.

The Speaker acknowledged notification of a report posted on the Department of Public Welfare’s website, pursuant to Act 198 of 2004.

From the Senate

Voting Schedule

Bills on Concurrence

Bills on Second Consideration

Bills on Third Consideration and Final Passage

Bills Signed by the Speaker

Bills Referred

HR 2 State Government

HR 4 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 5 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 6 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 7 Intergovernmental Affairs

HR 8 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 10 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 11 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 12 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 13 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 14 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 15 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 16 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 17 Environmental Resources and Energy

HR 18 Transportation

HR 19 Transportation

HR 20 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 21 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HR 75 Rule 35 – TO THE CALENDAR

HB 22 State Government

HB 23 Gaming Oversight

HB 24 Finance

HB 25 Finance

HB 27 Education

HB 28 Health and Human Services

HB 29 Transportation

HB 33 Environmental Resources and Energy

HB 34 Finance

HB 38 Judiciary

HB 39 Judiciary

HB 40 Judiciary

HB 41 State Government

HB 42 Local Government

HB 43 Environmental Resources and Energy

HB 44 Health and Human Services

HB 45 Agriculture and Rural Affairs

HB 47 Health and Human Services

HB 48 Liquor Control

HB 49 Finance

HB 56 Aging and Older Adult Services

HB 57 Finance

HB 58 Health and Human Services

HB 59 Judiciary

HB 61 Transportation

HB 62 State Government

HB 63 Judiciary

HB 64 State Government

HB 65 Judiciary

HB 66 Judiciary

HB 67 Transportation

HB 68 Judiciary

HB 69 Judiciary

HB 70 Consumer Affairs

HB 71 State Government

HB 72 Judiciary

HB 73 Judiciary

Bills Recommitted

Bills and Resolutions Reported from Committee

Bills Removed from the Table

Bills Placed on the Table

House Resolutions Adopted

This is not an official record of the day’s legislative activity.

The House recessed until Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. unless sooner recalled by the Speaker