Monday, June 29, 2026
SB 1133, PN 1810 (Farry) – The bill increases the membership of the State Board of Pharmacy by adding one pharmacy technician and one additional acute care institutional pharmacist. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 1372, PN 1787 (Brooks) – This bill amends the Human Services Code to require the Department of Human Services to publish an annual report summarizing enforcement and inspection activities for publicly funded child care programs. Senator Brooks offered amendment A4061, which expands the scope of the bill to include certain for-profit entities, removes child residential and day treatment facilities, and makes clarifications to reporting requirements. The amendment was approved by a vote of 50-0. On behalf of Senator Laughlin, Senator Pittman offered amendment A3918, which changes the requirement for fire manual testing of fire detection devices in child care centers and family child care homes from every 30 days under law to every month. The amendment was approved by a vote of 50-0. Senator Fontana offered amendment A3857, which establishes carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care facilities. The amendment was approved by a vote of 50-0. The bill went over in its order as amended.
SR 332, PN 1782 (Mastriano) – A Resolution urging Congress to recommend awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Pennsylvania native Maj. Richard Winters for his WWII service and leadership. The resolution was adopted via voice vote.
SB 1182, PN 1432 (Yaw, Boscola) – This bill amends the Board of Vehicles Act to make several updates relating to vehicle manufacturers, distributors and dealers. Senator Yaw offered amendment A4039, which adds or amends definitions, changes the calculation for the dealer’s retail rate used in warranty service, and describes prohibitive activities by manufacturers and distributors. The amendment was approved by a vote of 50-0. The bill went over in its order as amended.
SB 1303, PN 1643 (Martin) – This bill provides for the placement of a Braille Flag monument in the East Wing of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.