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SB 170, PN 1424:
This bill would eliminate the office of lieutenant governor from primary
elections and allow gubernatorial nominees to choose their own running
mates. Sen. Piccola offered amendment A5282, which proposed having
candidates for governor choose their running mates before the primary.
A vote of 23-27 was recorded on the amendment, and the amendment was
defeated. Sen. Mary Jo White offered amendment A5135, which changed the
effective date of the act to January 1, 2007. A vote of 28-22 was
recorded on the amendment, and the bill went over as amended.
SB 398, PN 1404:
This Democratic-sponsored legislation would require the state to provide
additional life insurance coverage to active-duty Pennsylvania National
Guard members. A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 437, PN 1306:
This bill would amend the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law to
ensure all corrections employees are covered under the law. A vote of
50-0 was recorded.
HB 2041, PN 3327:
This legislation would amend the Public Welfare Code to extend the Mcare
Abatement Program and the Health Care Provider Retention Program. A
vote of 50-0 was recorded.
SB 869, PN 1406:
This bill would provide for an extension of health insurance benefits
for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and reservists who were
full-time students at the time of deployment. A vote of 50-0 was
recorded on concurrence in House amendments.
HB 1318, PN 3328:
This legislation would make several changes to the Pennsylvania Election
Code. Senate Democrats expressed concerns with a provision in the bill
that would require all voters to present identification to poll
workers. A vote of 29-21 was recorded.
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