SB 133, PN900: The legislation amends the Vehicle Code to increase the penalties for multiple driving under the influence convictions by extending “look-back” periods for habitual offenders and by increasing the grades of certain offenses committed by persons driving under the influence.  Additionally, the bill authorizes the sentencing court to require the installation of an approved ignition interlock device on motor vehicles owned by a person with a single DUI conviction.  The installation is mandatory under a second or subsequent conviction.  A 49-0 vote was recorded.   

SB 498, PN901: The legislation amends the Public School Code to add a section creating parenting involvement programs.  The bill requires school boards to establish a parent involvement program, parent involvement policy and parent involvement committee.  A 49-0 vote was recorded. 

SB 673, PN902: The legislation amends the Agriculture Education Loan Forgiveness Act by expanding the program to include teachers of agriculture education.  A 49-0 vote was recorded.  

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS: The Honorable Kathleen A. McGinty, Esq., was confirmed as Secretary of Environmental Protection.  A 41-8 vote was recorded.

Steven B. Barth was confirmed as a member of the Council of Trustees of Bloomsburg University.  A 49-0 vote was recorded.