SB 846, PN 1187: This bill contains state and federal
supplemental appropriations for FY 2006-07. A vote of 42-7 was recorded.
SB 930, PN 1113: This non-preferred appropriations bill would
designate funds to the University of Pittsburgh. A vote of 47-2 was
recorded.
SB 87, PN 121: Under this legislation, the Department of
General Services would be required to establish a policy and promulgate
regulations regarding veteran-owned businesses. The state’s various
purchasing agencies would be required to set an annual goal of issuing
at least 5 percent of their contracts (by total dollar amount) to
veteran-owned businesses. Senator Tomlinson offered amendment A01285,
which defines various terms. It also provides for an annual report with
the first one being due by October 1, 2008 and requires that each
purchasing agency submit individual reports. The Senate agreed to the
amendment.
SB 612, PN 663: This legislation would amend the Landscape
Architects’ Registration Law to enhance the continuing education
requirement for licensed landscape architects. A vote of 46-3 was
recorded.
SB 648, PN 700: This bill would authorize the sale of the
Ligonier Armory in Westmoreland County. Senator Kasunic offered
amendment A01635, which authorizes DGS and the Department of Military
and Veterans Affairs to convey land to the city of Connellsville for
50,000. The Senate agreed to the amendment.
SB 737, PN 1188: The legislation amends Title 18 (Crimes and
Offenses) by changing the repeal of the expiration date (December 31,
2007) of Act 141 of 2002, which permits
certain underage individuals to assist in compliance checks. A vote of
49-0 was recorded.
Executive Nominations
The Senate confirmed
the following nominee by a vote of 49-0:
Marla J. Wasson,
State Board of Chiropractic
Honorable Fred
Contino, Jr., Constables’ Education and Training Board
Joseph A.
Dworetzky, Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority
A. William
Schenck, III, Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Higher
Education
Bernard Carrozza,
Council of Trustees of West Chester University
Eli Silberman,
Council of Trustees of West Chester University
Jennifer L.
Nicholson, Esquire, Magisterial District Judge
