SB 121, PN 166: This Democratic-sponsored legislation would
amend the Judicial Code to clarify the definition of burglary. A vote of
49-0 was recorded.
SB 183, PN 854: This bill would amend the Crimes Code relating
to impersonating a public servant. Sen. Mellow offered amendment A422,
which was technical in nature. The Senate agreed to the amendment, and
the bill went over as amended.
SB 233, PN 759: This Democratic-sponsored bill would convey
approximately 108 acres of land at the Laurel Highlands state prison to
Somerset County for the purpose of developing an industrial park. A vote
of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 432, PN 753: This legislation would amend the Controlled
Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to add several offenses related
to the operation of methamphetamine laboratories. A vote of 49-0 was
recorded.
SB 433, PN 481: This bill would amend the Controlled Substance,
Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to add a section providing for
environmental cleanup costs associated with the operation of a meth lab.
A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 434, PN 482: This bill would amend the Controlled Substance,
Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to add an offense for knowingly possessing
certain substances with the intent to manufacture meth. A vote of 49-0
was recorded.
SB 436, PN 484: This legislation would amend the Crimes Code to
add a section providing for the operation of a meth lab. A vote of 49-0
was recorded.
SB 548, PN 292: This legislation would establish a new program
within the Department of Public Welfare to provide incentives for
Pennsylvania residents who purchase long-term care insurance. A vote of
49-0 was recorded.
SB 44, PN 855: This bill would amend the Judicial Code to
provide for the compensation of judges and for exclusive jurisdiction of
the state Supreme Court. Sen. Piccola offered amendment A426, which was
technical in nature. The Senate agreed to the amendment, and the bill,
as amended, was moved up.
SR 41, PN 856: This resolution directs the Legislative Budget
and Finance Committee to investigate the Department of General Services’
strategic sourcing initiative. Sen. Wonderling offered amendment A431,
which changes the date for the committee to deliver its report. The
Senate agreed to the amendment, and the resolution went over as amended.
Executive Nominations
The Senate confirmed
the following nominees by a vote of 49-0:
Robert E. Graybill, D.V.M., Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission
John Pettit, Council of Trustees of California University
Hon. Jeffrey A. Beard, Ph.D., Secretary of Corrections
James Jay Delaney, Jr., Pennsylvania Game Commission
Richard M. Hadley, Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training
Commission
Ray A. Morrow, Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training
Commission
Bhavin H. Patel, State Board of Optometry
Alex M. Siegel, M.D., Ph.D., State Board of Psychology
Christine Mueseler, Pennsylvania Public Television Network
Commission
John J. McGarry, State Real Estate Commission
Robert S. Taylor, Council of Trustees of Slippery Rock University
Col. Jeffrey Brian Miller, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State
Police
