SB 115 PN 66 (Argall): Amends the Human Services Code to allow the Department of Human Services to offer a skills competency exam as an alternative to a high school diploma or GED for those seeking employment as direct care staff in a personal care home or assisted living residence. Sen. Picozzi offered Amendment A00492which addresses employment requirements for international applicants . The amendment was adopted by a vote of 48-2. The bill went over as amended.
SB 349 PN 286 (Yaw): Amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources) to establish the decommissioning and bonding requirements for project developers who seek to install or operate commercial solar electric generation facilities in PA. A vote of 49-1 was recorded .
SB 9 PN 177 (J. Ward): Creates a new act prohibiting transgender girls from participating in sports (any athletic team or sport designated for “females, women or girls”) from kindergarten through college. A vote of 32-18 was recorded.