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SR 221, PN 1515:
This resolution designates March 6, 2006, as “Lymphedema D-Day” in
Pennsylvania. A vote of 47-0 was recorded.
SB 733, PN 1522:
This bill would
increase monthly payments to claimants under the Pennsylvania Occupation
Disease Act by $25 to $150. A vote of 47-0 was recorded.
SB 1025, PN 1523:
This legislation would limit the authority of the Environmental Quality
Board over the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program, abrogate current
regulations, establish the program in statute, and impose duties and
responsibilities on DEP and PennDOT. This bill centers on the state’s
implementation of “California car” regulations that exceed the
manufacturer standards set by the federal government for low-emissions
vehicles. Several senators asked for an affirmative vote on the bill to
prevent the legislature from surrendering its authority to the
California Air Resource Board to set vehicle manufacturer standards.
Other senators called for a negative vote and supported the stricter
environmental standard of the California car. A vote of 27-20 was
recorded.
HB 1318, PN 3587:
This legislation would make several amendments to the Election Code,
including changes to candidate affidavits, the deadline for receiving
overseas military absentee ballots, requirements for locating polling
places, compensation rates for poll workers, penalties for assisting
ineligible absentee voters, and requirements for voter identification.
Senate Democrats voiced opposition to the voter identification
requirements of this bill because they would discourage individuals from
voting at a time when more people should be encouraged to vote. A vote
of 27-20 was recorded on a motion to adopt the conference report.
HB 1467, PN 3588:
This bill
would provide
for alternative dispute resolution procedures relating to residential
construction defects between contractors and homeowners. A vote of 45-2
was recorded on concurrence in House amendments.
SR 222, PN 1531:
This resolution designates the month of March 2006 as "Deep Vein
Thrombosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania in memory of journalist
David Bloom. A vote of 47-0 was recorded.
SR 223, PN 1528:
This resolution recognizes Dr. William S. Auriemma for his achievement
as the 128th president of the Lackawanna County Medical Society and
designates March 25, 2006, as "Dr. William S. Auriemma Day" in
Pennsylvania. A vote of 47-0 was recorded.
SR 224, PN 1529:
This resolution designates March 1 as "St. David's Day" and honors the
many Pennsylvanians of Welsh heritage. A vote of 47-0 was recorded.
Executive Nominations
The Senate confirmed
the following nominee. A vote of 46-1 was recorded.
The Senate also
confirmed the following nominee. A vote of 47-0 was recorded.
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