SB 64 PN 985 (Bartolotta): This bill amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) to require the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to design an official Commonwealth logo for veteran-owned businesses. The bill was approved 37-12.
SB 114 PN 751 (Argall): This bill broadens eligibility requirements to become a nurse aid and reduces the state’s oversight and quality control of nurse aid training programs. The bill was approved 31-18.
SB 381 PN 1101 (Mastriano): This bill amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, prohibiting certain animal experimentation, sale and testing and providing for whistleblower protection; and imposing penalties. Senator Mastriano offered Amendment A01686, which makes several changes regarding definitions, several changes to animal testing regulations, and various technical amendments. The amendment was adopted 49-0 and the bill went over as amended.
SB 460 PN 1150 (Argall): This bill requires that the Governor or Lieutenant Governor give notice to the other if one becomes incapacitated and cannot discharge their duties. The bill was approved 35-14.
SB 922 PN 1151 (Martin): This bill lowers the bar to be a licensed as a private academic school and provides for conditional approval prior to securing a physical location, educators, or staff. The bill was approved 31-18