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Senate Actions, Tuesday, May 7, 2019
2019-2020 Regular Session

SB 91

Sponsors:

HUGHES, MENSCH, FOLMER, FONTANA, SANTARSIERO, STREET, FARNESE, SCHWANK, GORDNER, KEARNEY, BROWNE, PHILLIPS-HILL, COSTA, BLAKE, LEACH, J. WARD and IOVINO
Printer's No. (PN): 724*, 67
Short Title: An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in industry partnerships, further providing for definitions, for industry clusters, for interdepartmental cooperation and for industry and labor market research and providing for dissemination of ...
Actions:
PN 0724
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 118

Sponsors:

LANGERHOLC, SCARNATI, BARTOLOTTA, YAW, STEFANO, MENSCH, GORDNER, BROWNE, J. WARD, AUMENT, WHITE, BAKER, HAYWOOD and SCAVELLO
Printer's No. (PN): 998*, 937, 725, 107
Short Title: An Act establishing Recovery-to-work as a pilot program within the Department of Labor and Industry; and providing for local recovery-to-work pilot programs, for incentives to encourage business participation and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry.
Actions:
PN 0725
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 140

Sponsors:

KILLION, DINNIMAN, BREWSTER, COSTA, FONTANA, HAYWOOD, HUGHES, LEACH, SANTARSIERO, SCHWANK, YUDICHAK, K. WARD, KEARNEY, TARTAGLIONE and A. WILLIAMS
Printer's No. (PN): 726*, 287
Short Title: An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees.
Actions:
PN 0726
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 275

Sponsors:

J. WARD, PHILLIPS-HILL, BREWSTER, MARTIN, HUGHES, SANTARSIERO, BARTOLOTTA, SCHWANK, BROWNE and MUTH
Printer's No. (PN): 694*, 226
Short Title: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of stalking; in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions; in c ...
Actions:
PN 0694
Second consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 412

Sponsors:

STEFANO, FOLMER, SCHWANK, KILLION, ARGALL, STREET, BARTOLOTTA, COSTA, K. WARD, YUDICHAK, BROWNE, KEARNEY and BREWSTER
Printer's No. (PN): 730*, 431
Short Title: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to disqualifications for service as election officer.
Actions:
PN 0730
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 413

Sponsors:

MARTIN, FOLMER, SCHWANK, KILLION, STEFANO, ARGALL, BARTOLOTTA, COSTA, K. WARD, YUDICHAK, GORDNER, J. WARD, BROWNE and BREWSTER
Printer's No. (PN): 1653*, 1624, 432
Short Title: A Joint Resolution proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for tenure of justices, judges and justices of the peace; and further providing for absentee voting.
Actions:
PN 0432
Reported as committed, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 453

Sponsors:

J. WARD, YAW, PHILLIPS-HILL, FOLMER, VOGEL, MARTIN, STEFANO, AUMENT, BAKER and BROOKS
Printer's No. (PN): 716*, 448
Short Title: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for application.
Actions:
PN 0716
Third consideration and final passage, May 7, 2019 (27-20)
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 456

Sponsors:

BARTOLOTTA, BREWSTER, FONTANA, VOGEL and REGAN
Printer's No. (PN): 1266*, 1056, 451
Short Title: An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Private Licensed Schools, for powers and duties of board, for application for license, for license fees and for requirements for licensure ...
Actions:
PN 0451
Reported as committed, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 478

Sponsors:

VOGEL, J. WARD, STREET, GORDNER, SCHWANK, FOLMER, YAW, KILLION, LANGERHOLC, K. WARD, BROOKS, REGAN, BAKER, STEFANO, BLAKE and AUMENT
Printer's No. (PN): 1067*, 942, 690, 497
Short Title: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for beginning farmer tax credit.
Actions:
PN 0690
Third consideration and final passage, May 7, 2019 (47-0)
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 481

Sponsors:

BREWSTER, J. WARD, SCHWANK, COSTA, STEFANO, BLAKE, HAYWOOD, YUDICHAK, BOSCOLA and L. WILLIAMS
Printer's No. (PN): 729*, 512
Short Title: An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, further providing for exemptions from license requirements.
Actions:
PN 0729
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 491

Sponsors:

J. WARD, HUTCHINSON, MARTIN, SCHWANK and KEARNEY
Printer's No. (PN): 558*
Short Title: An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.
Actions:
PN 0558
Second consideration, May 7, 2019
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 492

Sponsors:

MARTIN, HUTCHINSON, J. WARD, SCHWANK and KEARNEY
Printer's No. (PN): 1467*, 559
Short Title: An Act amending the act of April 16, 1992 (P.L.155, No.28), known as the Assessors Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for duties of board; repealing provisions relating to qualifications; further providing for certification; providing for employees of political subdivisions; f ...
Actions:
PN 0559
Second consideration, May 7, 2019
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 538

Sponsors:

REGAN and J. WARD
Printer's No. (PN): 731*, 601
Short Title: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails Council a permanent easement from lands of the Commonwealth of Pe ...
Actions:
PN 0731
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 552

Sponsors:

STEFANO, K. WARD, BREWSTER, COSTA and SCAVELLO
Printer's No. (PN): 728*, 615
Short Title: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for powers and duties of commission and for accountability; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license costs and fees and making an editorial chang ...
Actions:
PN 0728
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 553

Sponsors:

STEFANO, K. WARD, BARTOLOTTA, BREWSTER, COSTA, SCAVELLO, BLAKE, DINNIMAN, SABATINA and ARNOLD
Printer's No. (PN): 616*
Short Title: An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, providing for power to set fees; in fiscal affairs, further providing for collection fee for uncollectible checks; in fishing licenses, further providing for nonresident and tourist l ...
Actions:
PN 0616
Reported as committed, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 583

Sponsors:

AUMENT, VOGEL, BARTOLOTTA, REGAN, SANTARSIERO, J. WARD, MARTIN, STEFANO, FOLMER, BROOKS, KILLION, BREWSTER, SCHWANK, BAKER, LEACH and YUDICHAK
Printer's No. (PN): 642*
Short Title: An Act amending the act of June 30, 1981 (P.L.128, No.43), known as the Agricultural Area Security Law, further providing for definitions and for purchase of agricultural conservation easements.
Actions:
PN 0642
Third consideration and final passage, May 7, 2019 (47-0)
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 585

Sponsors:

CORMAN, VOGEL, SCARNATI, LANGERHOLC, J. WARD, AUMENT, GORDNER, PHILLIPS-HILL, ARGALL, FOLMER, MUTH, MARTIN, KILLION, BROOKS, BREWSTER, SCHWANK, K. WARD, COSTA, BAKER and YUDICHAK
Printer's No. (PN): 946*, 653
Short Title: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, establishing the Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission and providing for its powers and duties.
Actions:
PN 0653
Third consideration and final passage, May 7, 2019 (47-0)
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 588

Sponsors:

J. WARD, YAW, BROOKS, LANGERHOLC, GORDNER, REGAN, ARGALL, VOGEL, SANTARSIERO, FOLMER, PHILLIPS-HILL, SCHWANK, HUTCHINSON, K. WARD, STEFANO and AUMENT
Printer's No. (PN): 646*
Short Title: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for power of Governor during emergency.
Actions:
PN 0646
Third consideration and final passage, May 7, 2019 (32-15)
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 589

Sponsors:

REGAN, L. WILLIAMS, AUMENT, BAKER, BREWSTER, BROOKS, COLLETT, COSTA, FARNESE, FOLMER, FONTANA, GORDNER, HUGHES, HUTCHINSON, MENSCH, MUTH, PHILLIPS-HILL, SANTARSIERO, STEFANO, STREET, TARTAGLIONE, VOGEL, J. WARD, K. WARD, YUDICHAK, MARTIN, KILLION, DINNIMAN, BLAKE, IOVINO and BROWNE
Printer's No. (PN): 1028*, 733, 677, 650
Short Title: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for grants, for amount of grants, for limitations, for recoupment of grant payments, for regulations, for administration and fo ...
Actions:
PN 0733
Second consideration, with amendments, May 7, 2019
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 593

Sponsors:

LAUGHLIN
Printer's No. (PN): 678*, 652
Short Title: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 15986, on that portion of Interstate 79 northbound over West 16th Street in the City of Erie, Erie County, as the Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., Memorial Bridge; and designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 4011 over Pine Creek, Hegins Townsh ...
Actions:
PN 0678
Second consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 613

Sponsors:

MENSCH
Printer's No. (PN): 1636*, 1629, 679
Short Title: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization, repealing provisions relating to employees with access to Federal tax information and reenacting provisions relating to criminal history background checks of employee ...
Actions:
PN 0679
Third consideration and final passage, May 7, 2019 (47-0)
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 614

Sponsors:

FARNESE, COSTA, HUGHES, A. WILLIAMS, FONTANA, BOSCOLA, SCHWANK, BLAKE, BREWSTER, COLLETT, DINNIMAN, HAYWOOD, KEARNEY, LEACH, MUTH, SABATINA, SANTARSIERO, STREET, TARTAGLIONE, L. WILLIAMS, YUDICHAK and IOVINO
Printer's No. (PN): 706*
Short Title: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for the title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions ...
Actions:
PN 0706
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 399-400), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 617

Sponsors:

CORMAN
Printer's No. (PN): 732*, 712
Short Title: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the County of Mifflin certain lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the State Fire Academy situate in the Borough of Lewistown, Mifflin County, together with appurtenant parking, f ...
Actions:
PN 0732
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SB 621

Sponsors:

REGAN, SCARNATI, PHILLIPS-HILL, BROOKS, BARTOLOTTA, ARGALL, FOLMER, GORDNER, YAW, DiSANTO, KILLION, MENSCH, STEFANO, J. WARD and BROWNE
Printer's No. (PN): 1081*, 1009, 931, 866, 727, 714
Short Title: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, amending provisions relating to school police officers, school resource officers and school security guards; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Actions:
PN 0727
Reported as amended, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 105

Sponsors:

STEFANO, FOLMER, BAKER, J. WARD, K. WARD, YUDICHAK and TARTAGLIONE
Printer's No. (PN): 708*
Short Title: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the statutory cap on the Pennsylvania State Police complement and issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the Senate.
Actions:
PN 0708
Reported as committed, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 113

Sponsors:

HUGHES
Printer's No. (PN): 734*
Short Title: A Resolution recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for more than a century of commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement in this Commonwealth on the occasion of Delta Day at the State Capitol.
Actions:
PN 0734
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 389), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 114

Sponsors:

BARTOLOTTA, BLAKE, J. WARD, FONTANA, DINNIMAN, BREWSTER, VOGEL, ARGALL, BROWNE, K. WARD, SCHWANK, KILLION, HUTCHINSON, TARTAGLIONE, AUMENT, COSTA and FARNESE
Printer's No. (PN): 735*
Short Title: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2019 as "Community Action Month" in Pennsylvania.
Actions:
PN 0735
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 395), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 115

Sponsors:

BARTOLOTTA, DINNIMAN, VOGEL, BROWNE, J. WARD, TARTAGLIONE, HUGHES, BLAKE, BREWSTER, SCHWANK, AUMENT, COSTA, KILLION, K. WARD, BAKER and YUDICHAK
Printer's No. (PN): 736*
Short Title: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2019 as "Building Safety Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging residents to participate in "Building Safety Month" activities.
Actions:
PN 0736
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 395), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 116

Sponsors:

HUTCHINSON, BROWNE, BLAKE, BREWSTER, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, KEARNEY, MENSCH, SCHWANK, J. WARD, KILLION, COSTA and YUDICHAK
Printer's No. (PN): 737*
Short Title: A Resolution designating the month of March 2019 as "Youth Art Month" in Pennsylvania.
Actions:
PN 0737
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 396), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 117

Sponsors:

BREWSTER, LAUGHLIN, DINNIMAN, FARNESE, MARTIN, FONTANA, BARTOLOTTA, J. WARD, BLAKE, PHILLIPS-HILL, SCAVELLO, BROWNE, SCHWANK, HUGHES, KILLION, AUMENT, TARTAGLIONE and COSTA
Printer's No. (PN): 738*
Short Title: A Resolution recognizing the week of May 18 through 24, 2019, as "National Safe Boating Week" in Pennsylvania.
Actions:
PN 0738
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 118

Sponsors:

BAKER, BARTOLOTTA, VOGEL, BROWNE, DINNIMAN, MARTIN, J. WARD, BREWSTER, HUGHES, SCAVELLO, TARTAGLIONE, FONTANA, AUMENT, KILLION, COSTA and YUDICHAK
Printer's No. (PN): 739*
Short Title: A Resolution designating the month of May 2019 as "Summer Camps Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the rich benefits that summer camps provide for the positive development of youths and the enhancement of local communities.
Actions:
PN 0739
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 396), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 119

Sponsors:

BROOKS, J. WARD, BARTOLOTTA, MARTIN, BROWNE, FONTANA, STREET, BREWSTER, DINNIMAN, K. WARD, BLAKE, FOLMER, PHILLIPS-HILL, BAKER, SCHWANK, KILLION, YUDICHAK, TARTAGLIONE, MENSCH, AUMENT, HUGHES, COSTA and FARNESE
Printer's No. (PN): 740*
Short Title: A Resolution recognizing the week of May 12 through 18, 2019, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.
Actions:
PN 0740
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 397), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 120

Sponsors:

BROWNE, AUMENT, LANGERHOLC, VOGEL, J. WARD, BARTOLOTTA, PHILLIPS-HILL, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, FARNESE, ARGALL, MARTIN, TARTAGLIONE, MENSCH, HUGHES, BLAKE, BREWSTER, FOLMER, MUTH, SCHWANK, COSTA, KILLION, BAKER and BROOKS
Printer's No. (PN): 741*
Short Title: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2019 as "Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
Actions:
PN 0741
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 397), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 121

Sponsors:

YAW, MARTIN, BREWSTER, DINNIMAN, BARTOLOTTA, STREET, BROWNE, SANTARSIERO, KILLION, COSTA, HUGHES, BLAKE, FOLMER, AUMENT, MENSCH, YUDICHAK, HAYWOOD, J. WARD and TARTAGLIONE
Printer's No. (PN): 742*
Short Title: A Resolution designating the week of June 2 through 8, 2019, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Actions:
PN 0742
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 397-398), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

SR 122

Sponsors:

FARNESE, DINNIMAN, BARTOLOTTA, BROWNE, MARTIN, BAKER, SCAVELLO, KILLION, SCHWANK, FOLMER, BREWSTER, PHILLIPS-HILL, MENSCH, HUGHES, K. WARD, HUTCHINSON, SABATINA, BLAKE, TARTAGLIONE, J. WARD, COSTA and AUMENT
Printer's No. (PN): 743*
Short Title: A Resolution designating the month of May 2019 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Actions:
PN 0743
Introduced and adopted, May 7, 2019
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page 398), May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

HB 223

Sponsors:

PICKETT and KORTZ
Printer's No. (PN): 1975*, 193
Short Title: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey to French Azilum, Inc., certain lands situate in Asylum Township, Bradford County.
Actions:
PN 0193
Reported as committed, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number

HB 227

Sponsors:

GABLER, CALTAGIRONE, CIRESI, DUSH, FREEMAN, JAMES, KORTZ, MILLARD, WEBSTER, FRITZ, GILLEN and MARSHALL
Printer's No. (PN): 2925*, 197
Short Title: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries; in ballots, further providing for form of ballots, printing ballot ...
Actions:
PN 0197
Reported as committed, May 7, 2019
First consideration, May 7, 2019
* denotes Current Printer's Number