House of Representatives
Daily Session Update
Prepared by the Office of the Parliamentarian
September 24, 2013
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Convened at 11:00 A.M.
Communications Received
Communications Received From the Senate
The Clerk of the Senate being introduced, presented the following extract from the Journal of the Senate, which was read as follows, viz:
In the Senate,
September 23, 2013
RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the Senate recesses this week, it reconvene on Monday, September 30, 2013, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and be it further
RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses this week, it reconvene on Monday, September 30, 2013, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House of Representatives for its concurrence.
Adopted Voice Vote
Bills on Second Consideration
| 88 – 107 (Failed) | |
| 185 – 10 | |
| 92 – 103 (Failed) | |
| 92 – 105 (Failed) | |
| 97 – 99 (Failed) | |
| 93 – 102 (Failed) | |
| 20 – 176 (Failed) | |
| 22 – 174 (Failed) | |
| Motion to Reconsider | 153 – 44 |
| Amendment 1860 (Brooks and Reed) | 19 – 178 (Failed) |
| 12 – 183 (Failed) | |
| 93 – 102 (Failed) | |
| 94 – 102 (Failed) | |
| 60 – 135 (Failed) | |
| 111 – 85 | |
| 128 – 69 | |
| 93 – 101 (Failed) | |
| 88 – 107 (Failed) | |
| 80 – 115 (Failed) | |
| 84 – 111 (Failed) | |
| 88 – 107 (Failed) | |
| 193 – 3 | |
| 99 – 94 Bill Agreed to on Second Consideration as Amended |
Bills on Third Consideration & Final Passage
| 197 – 0 | |
| 194 – 3 |
Bills Signed by the Speaker
Bills Referred
HR 457 To Uncontested Calendar Under Rule 35
HR 458 To Uncontested Calendar Under Rule 35 – Supplemental Calendar
HR 459 To Uncontested Calendar Under Rule 35
HR 460 To Calendar Under Rule 35
HR 461 State Government
HR 462 To Calendar Under Rule 35
HB 1696 Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
HB 1697 Labor & Industry
HB 1698 Judiciary
Bills Recommitted
HB 618 To Appropriations
Bills and Resolutions Reported from Committee
HB 129 From Consumer Affairs as Committed
HB 202 From Consumer Affairs as Amended
HB 222 From Consumer Affairs as Committed
HB 20 From Judiciary as Committed
HB 494 From Judiciary as Committed
HB 1045 From Judiciary as Committed
HB 1594 From Judiciary as Committed
HB 1234 From State Government as Committed
HB 1716 From State Government as Committed
Bills Re-Referred
Bills Removed from the Tabled Calendar and Placed on the Active Calendar
HB 125
HB 304
HB 974
HB 1189
HB 1215
HB 1216
HB 1356
HB 1504
HB 1527
HB 1677
HB 1685
HB 1694
Bills Removed from the Active Calendar and Placed on the Tabled Calendar
HB 304
House Resolutions Adopted
| A Resolution commemorating the American lives that were lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, recognizing the significance of these events in American history and encouraging this Commonwealth's school districts to incorporate these events into their curriculum. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution honoring the memory of Sean Conroy and the efforts of the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children to provide support and assistance to survivors of homicide victims. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution designating September 20, 2013, as "Chestnuthill Township of Monroe County 250th Anniversary Day" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution designating the week of September 15 through 21, 2013, as "National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration Week" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution designating September 25, 2013, as "Ataxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2013 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution designating the month of September 2013 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution designating September 20, 2013, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency's Board of Directors, work force and management during its 50th year of service to Pennsylvania students, families and taxpayers on behalf of the Commonwealth. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution recognizing the week of October 6 through 12, 2013, as "National Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution recognizing September 22, 2013, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution recognizing September 28, 2013, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution designating the month of September 2013 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2013 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution designating the month of September 2013 as "Emergency Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania. | 198 – 0 | |
| A Resolution recognizing September 24, 2013, as "National Voter Registration Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging Pennsylvanians to register and vote. | 198 – 0 |
This is not an official record of the day’s legislative activity.
The House of Representatives adjourned
until Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 11:00 A.M.
unless sooner recalled by the Speaker.