HB 1597, PN2017 The legislation repeals Act 28 of 1970 regarding the draining of “swampy and wet lands.”  The bill repeals the act because the protection and regulation of wetland activities are covered under other statutes and regulations.  A 50-0 vote was recorded.    

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS The following nominees were confirmed by the Senate.  A 50-0 vote was recorded for each.

Frank P. Mills, Sr., Clinton County District Justice
J. Whyatt Mondesire, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Rhoda R. Shralow, M.A., State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors