SB 115, PN 757 (Argall) – Amends the Human Services Code to allow the Department of Human Services (DHS) to offer a skills competency exam as an alternative to a high school diploma or GED for individuals seeking employment as direct care staff in a personal care home or assisted living residence. A vote of 47-3 was recorded.
SB 232, PN 185 (Pennycuick) – Amends Title 30 (Fish) to expand access to free or discounted fishing licenses for disabled veterans. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 308, PN 324 (Hutchinson) – Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) to rename the Medical Officer or Health Care Officer Incentive Program to the Specialty Branch Officer Incentive Program, expand the number of health care professionals that are eligible, and also add JAG officers and Chaplains as eligible individuals for tuition reimbursement stipends under the program. The tuition reimbursement stipends are based on the level of education completed. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 481, PN 439 (J. Ward) – Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, providing for milk hauling during inclement weather and emergency declaration and further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture. A vote of 36-14 was recorded.