SB 144, PN 1078 (Martin) – This bill would create the Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program for intermediate units. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 700, PN 1074 (Browne) – This bill would further provide for reimbursement for the construction and renovation of school buildings and would provide for a commission to oversee funding in public institutions of higher education. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 724, PN 1046 (Corman) – This legislation amends the State and Public School Retirement Codes to make corrections to Act 5 of 2017 to further provide for delinquent payments by employers, providing for voting eligibility, nonparticipating employer withdrawal liability allocation under PSERS, establishes a new chapter entitled Public Markets Emerging Investment Manager Program, makes an adjustment to the SERS code to adjust for contributions between the time a member may select the default option and/or elect Class A-6 (hybrid DB/DC) service, and to correct a mistake regarding death benefits. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 790, PN 2215 (Saylor) – House Bill 790, Printer’s Number 2215 is a General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. The legislation appropriates $674.5 million in General Fund supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2018-19 and $68.947 million in Special Fund supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2018-19. House Bill 790 includes fiscal year 2019-20 General Fund appropriations totaling $33.356 billion, state Special Fund appropriations totaling $4.008 billion, and federal appropriations totaling $27.733 billion. A vote of 42-8 was recorded.
HB 1350, PN 2233 (Saylor) – House Bill 1350 provides for the Commonwealth’s nonpreferred appropriation for the Pennsylvania State University. The total appropriation to the University is $268,832,000. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1351, PN 2234 (Saylor) – House Bill 1351 provides for the Commonwealth’s nonpreferred appropriation for the University of Pittsburgh. The total appropriation to the University is $154,853,000. A vote of 44-6 was recorded.
HB 1352, PN 2235 (Saylor) – House Bill 1352 provides for the Commonwealth’s nonpreferred appropriation for Temple University. The total appropriation to the University is $158,206,000. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1353, PN 2236 (Saylor) – House Bill 1353 provides for the Commonwealth’s nonpreferred appropriation for Lincoln University. The total appropriation to the University is $15,166,000. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1354, PN 2237 (Saylor) – House Bill 1354 provides for the Commonwealth’s nonpreferred appropriation for the University of Pennsylvania. The total appropriation to the University is $31,955,000. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 3, PN 2211 (Cutler) – Amends Title 40 (Insurance) to establish a PA state-based exchange and a reinsurance program. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 24, PN 1735 (Lawrence) – House Bill 24, Printer’s Number 1735, amends the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act to change the amortization methodology for new capital budget debt. The enactment of House Bill 24 would have no immediate impact on Commonwealth funds. Under the bill, the principal on capital debt would be paid down faster and the total interest paid over the life of the bonds would be lower. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 131, PN 2264 (Jozwiak) – The bill amends the Liquor Code by further providing for the definition of alcoholic cider. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 195, PN 167 (Nelson) – Amends Title 40 providing for medication synchronization. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 235, PN 2265 (Toohil) – Expressly permits designated employees of correctional facilities to witness voluntary terminations of parental rights. A vote of 32-18 was recorded.
HB 262, PN 2266 (Metzgar) – This bill amends the Tax Reform Code to exempts a child of a natural parent, an adoptive parent or stepparent who is age 21 or younger from the inheritance tax. A vote of 44-6 was recorded.
HB 265, PN 2241 (Staats) – This bill would further provide for vocational, technical and agricultural educational programming and supports. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 423, PN 2175 (Topper) – The bill amends the Liquor Code by further providing for local option. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1324, PN 2179 (Barrar) – An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) by making changes to the Guard’s Educational Assistance Program and establishing the National Guard Military Family Education Program. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1461, PN 2267 (Fee) – This bill amends The Administrative Code to expand the list of Title 18 offenses that the Office of State Inspector General can investigate and file criminal charges as they relate to the administration of state benefits. A vote of 29-21 was recorded.
HB 1614, PN 2214 (Kauffman) – Modifies the terms under which law enforcement agencies may collaborate on task forces. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1615, PN 2268 (Turzai) – This bill would further provide for pass-through entities in Pennsylvania. A vote of 37-13 was recorded.
SB 48, PN 1080 (Gordner) – This bill amends Title 25 (Elections) to require a review and recommendation process whenever the Administration proposes decertifying voting machines in at least 50% of counties. It also contains several other election reforms, including revisions to absentee ballot timeframes, the elimination of the straight party voting option on ballots, and a reduction in the number of ballots that counties are required to print. It fails to provide for no-excuse absentee ballots. Finally, the legislation authorizes the PA Economic Development Financing Authority to use bonds for up to $90 million to provide funding for counties to replace voting systems via a grant program through the Department of State. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 31-19 was recorded.
SB 621, PN 1081 (Regan) – This bill would clarify the possession of firearms by school security guards and further provide for training requirements. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 30-20 was recorded.
SB 695, PN 1084 (Prime sponsor withdrew???) – This bill would further provide for assessment rates of nursing facility services offered through the medical assistance program. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 49-1 was recorded.
SB 712, PN 1085 (Argall) – This legislation amends the Fiscal Code to extend the sunset date of the authority to investment money in the State Treasury according to the prudent investor standards until 2024. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 29-21 was recorded.
The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 50-0:
Marguerite C. Quinn, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (new appointment)
Mary C. McGinley, Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County (new appointment)
Shawn T. McMahon, Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Elk/Cameron Counties (new appointment)
Anna-Kristie Morffi Marks, Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lehigh Valley (new appointment)
Ryan M. Tira, Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lycoming County (new appointment)
Kelly Anne Gaughan, Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Pike County (new appointment)
Traci L. McDonald-Kemp, Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Washington County (new appointment)