SB 1036, PN 1316: The bill is
a non-preferred appropriation bill for the 2009-10 fiscal year for the
University of Pittsburgh.
Senator
Costa made a point of order asking to rule this bill unconstitutional,
he and Senator Mellow spoke on behalf of the democrats stating that by
voting for non-preferred bills, it is a violation of the Pennsylvania
Constitution since we do not have any budget agreements in place. The
bill failed by a vote of 30-20 because two-thirds of a vote was needed
for passage.
SB 441, PN 1075: The legislation amends
the Public School Code by providing an update to the provisions related
to disqualifications of candidates for teaching certificates.
A vote of 50-0 was recorded.
HB 1648, PN 2294:
This bill
would establish a joint legislative, executive and judicial commission
on juvenile justice.
A vote of
50-0 was recorded.
Executive
Nominations
The
Senate approved the following nominations by a vote of 50-0:
Jeffrey
J. Szumigale, Council of Trustees of Clarion University
Hon.
Harry C. Walsh, Constables’ Education & Training Board
Matthew
Kuhn, State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
Ethan T.
Ward, Magisterial District Judge – Washington County
Michael
F. Marmo, Esq., Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County
Mark D.
Stevens, Esq., Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Crawford County
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