House of Representatives
Daily Session Update
Prepared by the Office of the Parliamentarian
January 6, 2015
Communications Received
As appointed by Article II, Section 4, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania for the meeting of the General Assembly the House of Representatives came to order at 12 noon.
Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth Shannon Royer, presented the election returns for all candidates for membership in the House of Representatives.
The Oath of Office was administered to the Members by the Honorable Judith Olson, Judge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
In Accordance with the Provisions of Article II Section 9, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, the House proceeded to elect a Speaker. Honorable Mike Turzai was elected Speaker.
The Oath of Office was then administered to the Speaker-Elect by the Honorable D. Michael Fisher, Judge, Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
The Mace was placed on the Rostrum indicating that the House is in Session.
The Speaker appointed Clancy Myer as Parliamentarian of the House.
A Committee consisting of Representatives Harhart, Tobash and Acosta were appointed to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives is organized.
A Committee consisting of Representatives Toepel, Kreiger and Schweyer were appointed to notify the Governor that the House and Senate are organized.
The House and Senate are required by statute to meet in Joint Session to certify election returns for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
The Speaker appointed the following members of the Committee on Committees:
Representative Robert Godshall, Chairman
Representative Bill Adolph
Representative Brian Cutler
Representative Brian Ellis
Representative Sandy Major
Representative Mark Mustio
Representative John Payne
Representative Tina Pickett
Representative Dave Reed
Representative Mike Reese
Representative Mike Carroll, Democratic Chairman
Representative Tina Davis
Representative Stephen Kinsey
Representative Mark Longietti
Representative Pam Snyder
Speaker Mike Turzai
The Speaker acknowledged receipt of a resignation letter from Representative Brendan Boyle effective January 2, 2015.
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
January 6, 2015
RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Senate and House of Representatives meet in Joint Session on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in the Hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of witnessing the opening, counting and computing the official returns of the election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in the several counties of the Commonwealth and to elect a Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House of Representatives for its concurrence.
The Clerk of the Senate being introduced, presented the following extract from the Journal of the Senate, which was read as follows:
In the Senate
January 6, 2015
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 Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 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 Wednesday, January 14, 2015, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and be it further
RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses the week of January 14th, 2015, it reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 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
From the Senate
Voting Schedule
Concurrence
Bills on Second Consideration
Bills on Third Consideration
Bills Signed by the Speaker
Bills Referred
Bills Recommitted
Bills and Resolutions Reported from Committee
Bills Removed from the Table
Bills Placed on the Table
House Resolutions Adopted
| A Resolution adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives; making an editorial change to the third consideration and final passage bills rule; and further providing for order of business, for introduction and printing of bills, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees and for ethical conduct rules definitions and conduct. | 197 - 0 |
This is not an official record of the day’s legislative activity.
The House of Representatives adjourned
until Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 12 Noon
unless sooner recalled by the Speaker.