SB 468, PN 1986 (Langerholc) – Authorizes the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to enter into an interstate agreement for the research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems. Senate concurred in House amendments. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 71, PN 59 (Smith) – Authorizes the use of towing cables when a vehicle is being towed.
Senator Cappelletti offered amendment A04581 which requires PennDot to inform an owner of a vehicle receiving or renewing a registration if the vehicle has an open safety recall. Senator Pittman moved to table the amendment. The motion was approved by a vote of 27-22. The bill was approved by a vote of 49-0.
HB 1006, PN 1093 (Kerwin) – Amends the Milk Marketing Law (Act 105 of 1937) by increasing the milk tester and weigher sampler certification period from one to two years. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 1410, PN 1864 (Phillips-Hill) – Creates the “Commonwealth Party Procurement Contract Terms Act” which precludes certain contract provisions involving the Commonwealth or local agencies from being enforceable. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 49-0:
Charles F. Snyder, III, State Board of Funeral Directors (reappointment)
Michael F. Mitrick, Pennsylvania Game Commission (reappointment)
Alyn E. Waller, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (new appointment)
Kathryn L. Zerfuss, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (reappointment)
The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 45-4:
Albert Mezzaroba, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (reappointment)
William L. Trusky, Jr, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (new appointment)
The Senate confirmed the following executive nominations by a vote of 48-1:
David M. Davis, Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University (reappointment)
Daniel J. Delligati, Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University (reappointment)