HB 2078, PN 3746 (Markosek) – This legislation would appropriate $62,123,000 of Commonwealth funds from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and other restricted revenue accounts to the Department of State for operations.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2079, PN 3142 (Markosek) – This bill provides for appropriations from the Workmen’s Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry ($71,215,000) and to the Office of Small Business Advocate ($275,000) within the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2080, PN 3143 (Markosek) – This bill appropriates $1,855,000 for Fiscal Year 2018-19 from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of the Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2081, PN 3144 (Markosek) –  This bill appropriates $5,850,000 from the restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of the Attorney General for its operations and expenses in fiscal year 2018-19.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2082, PN 3325 (Markosek) – This bill appropriates $51,637,000 from the Public School Employees’ Retirement Fund to provide for the expenses of the Public School Employees’ Retirement Board for the next fiscal year, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the current fiscal year.  The bill also appropriates $4,950,000 from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund for the administration of the School Employees’ Defined Contribution Plan.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2083, PN 3146 (Markosek) – This bill appropriates $30,766,000 from the State Employees’ Retirement Fund to provide for the expenses of the State Employees’ Retirement Board for the next fiscal year, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the current fiscal year.  The bill also appropriates $4,901,000 from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund for the administration of the State Employees’ Defined Contribution Plan.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2084, PN 3147 (Markosek) – This bill makes appropriations to the Philadelphia Parking Authority ($3,135,000) from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the Philadelphia Taxicab Medallion Fund.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2085, PN 3148 (Markosek) – This bill appropriates $74,185,000 in state funds from the restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the PUC. The appropriation will cover the Commission’s operation expenses for fiscal year 2018-19.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2086, PN 3745 (Markosek) – This bill appropriates money from the State Gaming Fund, the Fantasy Contest Fund and the Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Pennsylvania State Police and Department of Revenue for various expenses relating to gaming activities in the Commonwealth.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2121, PN 3747 (Saylor) – This bill is the General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.  House Bill 2121 appropriates $32,092,325,000 in state General Funds and $4,065,646,000 in state Special Funds.  Federal Funds appropriated in House Bill 2121 total $27,756,455,000.  Executive Authorization appropriations, while included in the calculation of the state General Fund funding total, are not included in the General Appropriations Act.  A vote of 47-2 was recorded.

HB 2242, PN 3748 (Saylor) – House Bill 2242 would appropriate a total of $260,085,000 to the Pennsylvania State University for fiscal year 2018-19.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2243, PN 3749 (Saylor) – House Bill 2243 would appropriate a total of $151,382,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for fiscal year 2018-19.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2244, PN 3750 (Saylor) – House Bill 2244 would appropriate a total of $155,104,000 to Temple University for fiscal year 2018-19.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2245, PN 3751 (Saylor) – House Bill 2245 would appropriate a total of $14,869,000 to Lincoln University for fiscal year 2018-19.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2246, PN 3752 (Saylor) – House Bill 2246 would appropriate a total of $31,328,000 to the University of Pennsylvania for fiscal year 2018-19.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 126, PN 2004 (Baker) – This legislation creates the Epinephrine Auto-Injector Entity Act allowing a health care practitioner with prescriptive authority to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of an authorized entity (such as colleges, day-care facilities, restaurants, places of employment, etc.).  Senator Dinniman offered amendment A08945, which will allow increased access to clinical trials for patients with financial restraints.  The amendment was approved via voice vote and the bill went over in its order as amended.  Later, Senator Corman motioned that the Senate consider the bill notwithstanding the provisions of Senate Rule 12.  The motion was approved via voice vote.  The Senate passed the bill, 48-0.

HB 159, PN 3607 (Nesbit) – Amends the Judicial Code (Title 42) to clarify classification of delinquent acts and summary offenses committed by juveniles.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

SB 595, PN 1654 (Folmer) – This bill amends Title 57 (Notaries Public) to permit the electronic notarization of documents by notaries located in the Commonwealth.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

SB 735, PN 1909 (Brewster) – This legislation would amend the Real Estate Tax Sale Law by establishing an optional County Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund in certain counties in which the fee assessed for each property sold for delinquent taxes would be used towards the demolition/rehabilitation of dilapidated buildings.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 863, PN 1930 (Rothman) – The legislation amends the Real Estate Licensing & Registration Act (No. 9 of 1980) by providing for broker price opinions and increasing the educational requirements for a salesperson license.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 864, PN 3801 (Mustio) – House Bill 864 amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to remove weekly aggregate prize limits and replace with a weekly drawing maximum prize.  The bill also allows airports to conduct 50/50 drawings.  Senator Tomlinson moved that the Senate refer to the bill’s previous printer’s number (PN 3433), citing concerns recently communicated by interested parties.  The motioned failed, 23-26.  A vote of 20-29 was recorded on the current version of the bill.  Senator Corman moved that the Senate reconsider the vote in which the bill failed to pass.  The motion carried, and Senator Corman then requested that the bill go over temporarily.  His motioned carried and no further action was taken on the bill.

HB 994, PN 2909 (Grove) – This bill amends the Tax Reform Code to exclude telecommunication devices and accessories from the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT).  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

SB 1047, PN 1763 (Costa) – This bill amends the act of February 12, 2004 (P.L.73, No.11), known as the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Act for Cities of the Second Class, in Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority for Cities of the Second Class and provides for its immediate termination.  Section 204(b.1) is amended to require the Secretary of Community and Economic Development to immediately certify that the authority is no longer needed due to termination of oversight under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

SB 1095, PN 1894 (McGarrigle) – This bill would allow high school students to become eligible for graduation, if it is dependent upon proficiency on the Keystone Exams.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 1124, PN 3730 (Cox) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to expand the offense of “neglect of a care-dependent person” and to provide for the offense of “abuse of a care-dependent person.”  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 1419, PN 3314 (Delozier) – Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) to allow an individual who has been free from conviction for ten years for an offense punishable by one or more years in prison and who has completed each court-ordered obligation of the sentence to petition the court of common pleas in the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred to order that criminal history records pertaining to certain misdemeanors or ungraded offenses with maximum penalties of no more than five years be disseminated only under limited circumstances.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 1738, PN 3732 (Marsico) – This bill amends §8951 of the Judicial Code (relating to municipal police jurisdiction) to define the extraterritorial jurisdiction of “nonmunicipal police officers” employed by “nonmunicipal police departments”.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 1782, PN 3324 (Delozier) – This legislation amends the Public Utility Code (Title 66) to provide for alternative rate mechanisms (ARMs).  A vote of 41-8 was recorded.

HB 2067, PN 3763 (Taylor) – This is an omnibus bridge and road naming bill.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded.

HB 2133, PN 3107 (Watson) – Creates the Kinship Care Navigator Program within the Department of Human Services (DHS) to connect individuals raising related minor children outside the formal child welfare system with federal, state, and local resources.  Senator Brooks offered amendment A07957, which was technical in nature.  The Senate agreed to the amendment via voice vote and the bill went over in its order as amended.

HB 2468, PN 3803 (Kampf) – This legislation would require approval by the Orphan’s Court before a government entity could utilize eminent domain on permanently preserved land.  The bill would limit the use of eminent domain by governmental agencies on land that has been set aside with a conservation easement from taking under the Eminent Domain Code.  A vote of 38-11 was initially recorded.  Later, Senator Corman motioned that the Senate reconsider the vote.  The motion carried and Senator Regan changed his vote to from ‘yes’ to ‘no.’  The vote on final passage was 37-12.

HB 2477, PN 3804 (Watson) – This bill amends the Medical Marijuana Act to clarify the General Assembly’s intent regarding medical cannabis research.  Language expressly provides for medical schools and hospitals to develop research programs and studies in compliance with the Act.  A vote of 32-17 was recorded.

HB 104, PN 2952 (Godshall) – This bill requires municipal authorities to publicly discuss the public benefit of an acquisition, sale, or lease of facilities prior to the transaction.  Also requires annual financial reports to be posted on the Internet.  Senator Ward offered amendment A08940, which requires an audit of a municipal authority in West Moreland County that performs water collection, treatment and distribution.  The amendment was approved by a vote of 47-1 and the bill went over in its order as amended.

HB 1216, PN 3608 (Farry) – Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) providing for immunity for damage caused to a vehicle while rescuing a dog or cat.  Senator Tomlinson offered amendment A07656, which expands the offense of an attack on a guide dog to include service and support dogs.  The amendment was approved via voice vote.  The Senate then agreed to the bill as amended, moving it up on the calendar.

SR 326, PN 1679 (Vogel) – This resolution urges Congress to adopt the National Park Service’s recommendations to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include additional sites along the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s Eastern Legacy.  The Senate adopted the resolution via voice vote.

HB 1677, PN 3809 (Ortitay) – This bill amends the Human Services Code as part of the 2018-19 budget package, including the reauthorization of the Statewide Quality Care Assessment which provides over $900 million for medical assistance related payments.  Among other changes, the bill creates a Coordinated Service Delivery Pilot Program at schools in Philadelphia.  The program will assist in the coordinated delivery of education services and human services to students and their families for the purposes of promoting and implementing innovative research-based practices.  Senator Corman motioned that the Senate consider the bill notwithstanding the provisions of Senate Rule 12.  The motion was approved via voice vote.  A vote of 49-0 was recorded on the bill.

HB 1929, PN 3810 (Marsico) – This is the omnibus Fiscal Code used to implement the provisions contained in the General Appropriation Act of 2018.  This bill also establishes the Keystone Scholars Grant Program within the Department of Treasury.  This program will set aside up to $100 for each child born starting in 2019.  Upon turning 18, a child who enrolls in an institution of higher education or a vocational or technical school would apply for the benefit.  Senator Corman motioned that the Senate consider the bill notwithstanding the provisions of Senate Rule 12.  The motion was approved via voice vote.  A vote of 44-5 was recorded on the bill.

HB 1448, PN 3811 (Cutler) – This is the omnibus School Code bill used to implement the provisions contained in the General Appropriation Act of 2018.  It also delays the use of the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement by an additional year (until 2020-21).  The Senate concurred in House amendments to Senate amendments to the bill by a vote of 44-4.

SB 1142, PN 1911 (Browne) – This bill would establish the Safe2Say Program to allow individuals to report threats or potential threats in schools anonymously.  It also contains and omnibus amendment relating to school safety.  The Senate concurred in amendments placed by the House of Representatives to the bill by a vote of 47-1.

SB 431, PN 1872 (Scavello) – This bill amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 75 (Vehicles) to provide for trash pickup community service for scattering rubbish violations, and for the designation of litter enforcement corridors.  The Senate concurred in House amendments to the bill by a vote of 48-0.

SB 564, PN 1873 (Yaw) – Creates a free-standing Act providing for installation of protective fencing on certain State-owned bridges and for powers and duties of the Department of Transportation.  The Senate concurred in House amendments to the bill by a vote of 48-0.

SB 1002, PN 1912 (White) – This bill names multiple bridges and a highway in Pennsylvania.  The Senate concurred in House amendments to the bill by a vote of 48-0.

SB 1101, PN 1875 (Stefano) – An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for content and effect of certificate of title and for theft vehicles.  The Senate concurred in House amendments to the bill by a vote of 48-0.

SB 172, PN 1930 (Argall) – SB 172 amends Title 75 (Vehicles) to allow for a program for automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones on Pennsylvania highways.  Senator Corman motioned that the Senate consider the bill notwithstanding the provisions of Senate Rule 12.  The motion was approved via voice vote.  The Senate concurred in House amendments as further amended by the Senate by a vote of 44-4.

SB 530, PN 1899 (Killion) – This bill amends the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors Act by providing for the independent practice of clinical social work, the independent practice of marriage and family therapy and the independent practice of professional counseling and further by providing a clinical social worker’s practice to include diagnosis.  The Senate concurred in amendments placed by the House by a vote of 48-0.

SB 817, PN 1910 (Rafferty) – This bill authorizes the Department of General Services to extend terms of a lease agreement pertaining to property located in East Vincent Township, Chester County.  It also contains a land conveyance and several authorized land leases.  The Senate concurred in amendments placed by the House by a vote of 48-0.

The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 48-0:

George Gunn, Jr., Pennsylvania Council on Aging (reappointment)

Joel Jaspan, State Board of Dentistry (new appointment)

Paul Gitnik, Board of Finance and Revenue (new appointment)

David Feldman, State Planning Board (new appointment)