SB 243, PN 1836: This bill would include sheriffs and deputy
sheriffs under the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law. A vote
of 49-0 was recorded on concurrence in House amendments.
SB 896, PN 1177: This bill would prohibit telemarketers from
making collect calls to consumers. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 993, PN 1893: This legislation would amend the Tax Reform
Code to consolidate the tax appeals process for corporations in
Pennsylvania. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 1528, PN 4309: This bill would require taxidermists to
register with the state Department of Agriculture. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded.
HB 2383, PN 4400: This legislation would require the Liquor
Control Board’s Bureau of Alcohol Education to prepare a report every
two years on drinking at the state’s colleges and universities. This
bill would also permit an entity located in a dry municipality to obtain
a special occasion permit if the municipality is supportive. A vote of
49-0 was recorded.
HB 2425, PN 3822: This bill would provide for the recording of
deeds and other documents relating to real property. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded.
HB 2542, PN 4003: This legislation would clarify a section in
the Uniform Commercial Code relating to the effectiveness of financing
statements filed before June 1, 2001. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
HB 2740, PN 4349: This bill would designate a bridge on State
Route 68 as the “Sergeant Carl F. Curran Memorial Bridge.” A vote of
49-0 was recorded.
SR 208, PN 1965: This resolution would direct the Legislative
Budget and Finance Committee to study the cost-effectiveness of
consolidating school districts in Pennsylvania. Sen. Tomlinson offered
amendment A8875, which gives the committee an additional six months to
deliver the report. The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the
resolution went over as amended.
SR 325, PN 1948: This resolution designates August 2006 as
“Pennsylvania Produce Month.” A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
Executive Nominations
The Senate confirmed
the following nominees. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
Col. Gregory M.
Marston, Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Brig. Gen.
Stephen M. Sischo, Major General, Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Col. Eric G.
Weller, Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Matthew T.
Mangino, Esq., Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Dr. James E.
Barker, State Charter School Appeal Board
Preston C.
Green, III, State Charter School Appeal Board
William C.
Hittinger, State Charter School Appeal Board
David A.
Shipula, State Charter School Appeal Board
