PA Senate Floor Journal — 2026-06-29

The Chair thanks Senator Brown. (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: TO: President and All Members of the Senate FROM: Senator KIM WARD President Pro Tempore RE: Recall to Voting Session Monday, June 29, 2026 Consistent with the recess motion made on June 25, 2026, the Senate is recalled for a voting session, Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3PM. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Athletic Commission, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richard Steigerwald, Wexford, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Controller, in and for the County of Allegheny, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice Corey O'Connor, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Victoria S. Madden, Esquire, 1056 Brandt Avenue, Lemoyne 17043, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable David L. Ashworth, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated May 1, 2026, of Charles F. Snyder III, 70 Eshelman Road, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Funeral Directors, to serve for a term of five years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 232 Sylvania Avenue, Glenside 19038, Montgomery County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Margaret C. Miller, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Rodney R. Akers, Esquire, 4307 Dakota Street, Pittsburgh 15213, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Armstrong County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable James J. Panchik, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 232 Sylvania Avenue, Glenside 19038, Montgomery County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lehigh County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Michele A. Varricchio, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Anne Gingrich Cornick, Esquire, 2311 Briarcliff Road, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Erie County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Daniel J. Brabender, Jr., resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: JUNE 29, June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Addie Abelson, Esquire, 158 Erford Road, Apartment 404, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lycoming County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Nancy Butts, whose term expired. Governor serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Barbara A. McDermott, resigned. June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Rodney R. Akers, Esquire, 4307 Dakota Street, Pittsburgh 15213, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Stella Tsai, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 232 Sylvania Avenue, Glenside 19038, Montgomery County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Washington County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Brandon Neuman, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Anne Gingrich Cornick, Esquire, 2311 Briarcliff Road, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Ann M. Butchart, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated May 1, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Medicine, to serve until June 25, 2029, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Catherine Udekwu, Pittsburgh, deceased. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Theron Perez, Esquire, 22 Tall Tree Drive, Camp Hill 17011, York County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Holly J. Ford, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Derek Riker, Esquire, 2111 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia 19130, Philadelphia County, Third Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, to June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds, in and for the County of Blair, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice Anita L. Terchanik, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds, in and for the County of Crawford, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice Beth M. Forbes, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, and then corrected on April 2, 2026, of Derek Riker, Esquire, 2111 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia 19130, Philadelphia County, Third Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Berks, Magisterial District 23-2-02, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Eric J. Taylor, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Register of Wills, in and for the County of Bucks, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice Linda Bobrin, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Rodney R. Akers, Esquire, 4307 Dakota Street, Pittsburgh 15213, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Blair, Magisterial District 24-3-03, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Paula Aigner, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, to serve until January 19, 2027, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Christopher Paris, Dunmore, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Addie Abelson, Esquire, 158 Erford Road, Apartment 404, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Allegheny, Magisterial District 05-2-04, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Matthew Rudzki, resigned. Governor JUNE 29, June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Anne Gingrich Cornick, Esquire, 2311 Briarcliff Road, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the Counties of Forest and Warren, Magisterial District 37-4-01, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Todd Woodin, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Theron Perez, Esquire, 22 Tall Tree Drive, Camp Hill 17011, York County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Montgomery, Magisterial District 38-1-25, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable James P. Gallagher, resigned. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were read by the Clerk: Governor June 25, 2026 June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, and then corrected on April 2, 2026, of Derek Riker, Esquire, 2111 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia 19130, Philadelphia County, Third Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Montgomery, Magisterial District 38-107, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Michael P. Quinn, resigned. Governor June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated March 31, 2026, of Addie Abelson, Esquire, 158 Erford Road, Apartment 404, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as Magisterial District Judge, in and for the County of Schuylkill, Magisterial District 21-3-03, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Andrew Serina, resigned. Governor The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following communication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which was read as follows and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: June 26, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Charles F. Snyder III, 70 Eshelman Road, Lancaster 17601, Lancaster County, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Funeral Directors, to serve for a term of five years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. Governor Senators HUGHES, L. WILLIAMS, PICOZZI, HAYWOOD, COSTA, FLYNN, KANE and CAPPELLETTI presented to the Chair SB 295, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for State certificate fee reduction. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, June 25, 2026. Senators FARRY, SAVAL, ARGALL, BOSCOLA, STEFANO, KANE, MILLER and FLYNN presented to the Chair SB 1394, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in historic preservation incentive tax credit, further providing for definitions and for tax credit certificates. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, June 25, 2026. Senators COSTA, BROOKS, MALONE, HUGHES, KANE, YAW, SCHWANK and KIM presented to the Chair SB 1397, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mixed-use development tax credit, further providing for mixed-use development tax credits. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, June 25, 2026. Senators BARTOLOTTA, PICOZZI, MASTRIANO, FARRY and MILLER presented to the Chair SB 1398, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund; and, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, June 25, 2026. June 26, 2026 Senators MUTH, COMITTA, COSTA and KEARNEY presented to the Chair SB 1385, entitled: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions. Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 26, 2026. Senators PISCIOTTANO, FONTANA, HAYWOOD, COSTA, MUTH, COLLETT, SCHWANK, MALONE and MILLER presented to the Chair SB 1389, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit. Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE, June 26, 2026. Senator FONTANA and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 1391, entitled: An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in second class and second class A counties. Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, June 26, 2026. Senators FONTANA and COSTA presented to the Chair SB 1392, entitled: JUNE 29, Senators FARRY, LANGERHOLC, BARTOLOTTA, PHILLIPS-HILL, J. WARD, VOGEL, STEFANO and PICOZZI presented to the Chair SB 1404, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, June 26, 2026. Senators FARRY, LANGERHOLC, BARTOLOTTA, PHILLIPS-HILL, J. WARD, VOGEL, STEFANO and PICOZZI presented to the Chair SB 1405, entitled: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses. Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, June 26, 2026. An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in second class and second class A counties; providing for downtown Pittsburgh revitalization initiative; and establishing the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown Revitalization Fund. Senators BROOKS, PICOZZI, BROWN, MASTRIANO, FARRY and CULVER presented to the Chair SB 1407, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, June 26, 2026. Which was committed to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2026. Senators COLEMAN and HAYWOOD presented to the Chair SB 1395, entitled: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Senate Resolutions numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which were read by the Clerk: Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 26, 2026. June 25, 2026 An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for preemption. Senators SANTARSIERO, HAYWOOD, CAPPELLETTI, MILLER, L. WILLIAMS and FLYNN presented to the Chair SB 1399, entitled: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, providing for emergency preparedness requirements for covered facilities; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Which was committed to the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 26, 2026. Senators HAYWOOD, COSTA, COLLETT, SCHWANK, MALONE and KEARNEY presented to the Chair SB 1402, entitled: An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for licensing and regulation of shared equity providers and shared equity agreements; imposing duties on the Department of Banking and Securities; and imposing penalties. Which was committed to the Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE, June 26, 2026. An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999 (P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital facilities, further providing for definitions. Senators FONTANA, BROOKS, MARTIN, PISCIOTTANO, CAPPELLETTI, COSTA and VOGEL presented to the Chair SR 346, entitled: A Resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank located in Allegheny County. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 25, 2026. Senators LAUGHLIN, HUGHES, STREET, MASTRIANO and VOGEL presented to the Chair SR 347, entitled: A Resolution designating July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 25, 2026. June 26, 2026 Senators VOGEL and KANE presented to the Chair SR 345, entitled: A Resolution condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, including the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. Which was committed to the Committee on RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 26, 2026. Senators STREET, SAVAL, A. WILLIAMS, BOSCOLA, ARGALL and KEEFER presented to the Chair SR 348, entitled: A Resolution directing the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council to conduct a study and issue a report recommending modifications and limitations to the International Building Code that would allow for a single-exit stairway to serve multifamily residential structures up to six stories above grade plane. Which was committed to the Committee on LABOR AND INDUSTRY, June 26, 2026. The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented to the Senate the following bills for concurrence, which were referred to the committees indicated: June 25, 2026 HB 75, 76, 1127 and 2224 -- Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. HB 133, 138 and 1585 -- Committee on Judiciary. HB 426 -- Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy. HB 2162 -- Committee on Institutional Sustainability and Innovation. HB 2207, 2234, 2388 and 2650 -- Committee on Finance. HB 2437 -- Committee on Transportation. HB 2473 -- Committee on Banking and Insurance. HB 2496 -- Committee on Local Government. HB 2544 -- Committee on Education. HB 2551 -- Committee on Communications and Technology. HB 2621 -- Committee on Health and Human Services. June 26, 2026 HB 2198 and 2550 -- Committee on Finance. HB 2555 -- Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs. HB 2632 -- Committee on Education.

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Muth, Senator Saval, Senator Anthony Williams, and Senator Lindsey Williams, and legislative leaves for Senator Cappelletti and Senator Comitta.

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Indiana, Senator Pittman. Senator PITTMAN. Mr. President, I request a recess of the Senate first for purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations, which will be followed by a meeting of the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, both of which will be held immediately in succession in the Rules room. At the conclusion of those two committee meetings, Senate Republicans will caucus in the Majority Caucus Room.

For purposes of a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations, to be followed by a meeting of the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, both of which will be held off the floor in the Rules room immediately, to be followed by Republican and Democratic caucuses to be held in their respective caucus rooms, without objection, the Senate stands in recess.

Senator Muth, Senator Yaw, Senator Brooks, Senator Lindsey Williams, Senator Saval, and Senator Gebhard have returned, and their respective leaves are cancelled. An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for State Board of Pharmacy. Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Argall Baker Bartolotta Boscola Brooks Brown Cappelletti Coleman Collett Comitta Costa Culver Dush Farry Flynn Fontana Gebhard Haywood Hughes Hutchinson Kane Kearney Keefer Kim Langerholc Laughlin Malone Martin Mastriano Miller Muth Pennycuick Phillips-Hill Picozzi Pisciottano Pittman Robinson Rothman Santarsiero Saval Schwank Stefano Street Tartaglione Vogel Ward, Judy Ward, Kim Williams, Anthony H. Williams, Lindsey Yaw NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. SB 1262 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator PITTMAN. HB 1286 (Pr. No. 3228) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for public lodging establishments and for training requirements for third-party listing platforms and rental operators; further providing for enforcement, for violation, for affirmative defenses, for administrative penalties and for criminal penalties; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Upon motion of Senator PITTMAN, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was laid on the table. HB 1286 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Senator PITTMAN. Mr. President, I move that House Bill No. 1286, Printer's No. 3228, be taken from the table and placed on the Calendar. The motion was agreed to by voice vote.

The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Mercer, Senator Brooks. Senator BROOKS. Mr. President, this amendment is in response to several requests from the Department of Human Services and is largely technical in nature. It includes updating regulatory references specifying the relevant contents and time period covered by the required report and a correction to the report's recipient committee in the House of Representatives. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? The yeas and nays were required by Senator BROOKS and were as follows, viz: BROOKS AMENDMENT A4061 ADOPTED Senator BROOKS offered the following amendment No. A4061: powers and" in line 3 and all of line 4 and inserting: in general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments. and inserting: 217. Annual Report of Children Facilities and Payments Article IX or X out all of said lines on said pages and inserting: YEA-50 Argall Baker Bartolotta Boscola Brooks Brown Cappelletti Coleman Collett Comitta Costa Culver Dush Farry Flynn Fontana Gebhard Haywood Hughes Hutchinson Kane Kearney Keefer Kim Langerholc Laughlin Malone Martin Mastriano Miller Muth Pennycuick Phillips-Hill Picozzi Pisciottano Pittman Robinson Rothman NAY-0 Santarsiero Saval Schwank Stefano Street Tartaglione Vogel Ward, Judy Ward, Kim Williams, Anthony H. Williams, Lindsey Yaw A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration, as amended? LAUGHLIN AMENDMENT A3918 ADOPTED Senator PITTMAN, on behalf of Senator LAUGHLIN, offered the following amendment No. A3918: ; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect Section 2. Section 1016(c)(1) and (2) of the act are amended to read: Section 1016. Right to Enter and Inspect.--* * * (c) All child care centers and family child care homes shall have a fire detection device or system that is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the "Fire and Panic Act," the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the "Pennsylvania Construction Code Act," and applicable regulations. The following shall apply: (1) To verify operability, a child care center or a family child care home shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once [every thirty days] a month and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. Operability shall also be demonstrated during the department's annual inspection. (2) If a fire detection device or system cannot be tested [every thirty days] once a month, the child care center or family child care home shall have the device or system tested at least annually by a fire safety professional and shall maintain written documentation of the test results with the facility's fire drill logs. The documentation shall be on the fire safety professional's letterhead. Will the Senate agree to the amendment? The yeas and nays were required by Senator PITTMAN and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Argall Baker Bartolotta Boscola Brooks Brown Cappelletti Coleman Collett Comitta Costa Culver Dush Farry Flynn Fontana Gebhard Haywood Hughes Hutchinson Kane Kearney Keefer Kim Langerholc Laughlin Malone Martin Mastriano Miller Muth Pennycuick Phillips-Hill Picozzi Pisciottano Pittman Robinson Rothman Santarsiero Saval Schwank Stefano Street Tartaglione Vogel Ward, Judy Ward, Kim Williams, Anthony H. Williams, Lindsey Yaw NAY-0 A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. JUNE 29, And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration, as amended? FONTANA AMENDMENT A3857 ADOPTED Senator FONTANA offered the following amendment No. A3857: in children and youth, providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care facilities; and, sections Section 709.5. Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards in Child Care Facilities.--(a) Each building in which a child care facility is in operation, which uses a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, fireplace or an attached garage, must have an operational, centrally located and approved carbon monoxide alarm installed in the vicinity of the fossil-fuelburning heater or fireplace and in every unit that is located on the same story as the fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance within eighteen months of the effective date of this section. (b) Except as provided under subsection (c), the department may not issue or renew a license for a child care facility supervised or licensed under Article IX or X if the child care facility fails to meet the requirements under subsection (a). (c) If a child care facility licensed under Article X is not in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a), the department may issue a provisional license in accordance with section 1008. (d) Nothing in this section is intended to modify the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Labor and Industry under the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the "Pennsylvania Construction Code Act." (e) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Approved carbon monoxide alarm" includes: (1) A single or multiple station carbon monoxide alarm listed as complying with the Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (ANSI/UL2034) or a carbon monoxide detector listed as complying with the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors (ANSI/UL2075) installed in accordance with this section. (2) A device that may be combined with a smoke alarm or smoke detector if the combined smoke alarm or smoke detector meets all of the following: (i) Complies with either of the following: (A) The Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (ANSI/UL2034) for carbon monoxide alarms and the Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms (ANSI/UL217) for smoke alarms. (B) The Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors (ANSI/UL2075) for carbon monoxide detectors and the Standard for Safety for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems (ANSI/UL268) for smoke detectors. (ii) Emits an alarm in a manner that clearly differentiates between detecting the presence of carbon monoxide and the presence of smoke. (3) A carbon monoxide detection system that includes carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification appliances that are installed and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) and the Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment (NFPA 720) and are in compliance with the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors (ANSI/UL2075). "Child care" means care in lieu of parental care given for part of the day to a child under sixteen years of age away from their own home. The term does not include child care furnished in places of worship during religious services. "Child care facility" means any of the following: (1) A premises in which child care is provided for a period exceeding twenty-four hours for a child under sixteen years of age who is not a relative of the operator and who is not accompanied by a parent, individual standing in loco parentis or legal guardian. For purposes of this clause, the term does not include a premises selected for care of a child by a parent, individual standing in loco parentis or legal guardian for a period of thirty days or less or a facility operated under social service auspices. (2) A premises in which child care is provided simultaneously for seven or more children who are not relatives of the operator, except a facility operated under social service auspices. (3) A home where child care is provided at any time to no less than four children and no more than six children who are not relatives of the caregiver. (4) A nursery school that is licensed and regulated by the Commonwealth. "Fossil fuel" means coal, kerosene, oil, wood, fuel gases and other petroleum or hydrocarbon products which emit carbon monoxide as a by-product of combustion. "Installed" means a carbon monoxide alarm that is hardwired into the electrical wiring, directly plugged into an electrical outlet without a switch, other than a circuit breaker, or, if the alarm is battery-powered, attached to the wall or ceiling of a unit of a child care facility, in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment (NFPA 720). "Operational" means working and in service. "Unit" means a room or suite of two or more rooms that is occupied as a residence, intended or designed to be occupied as a residence, or is occupied by a client of a child care facility. as follows: (1) The addition of section 709.5 of the act shall take effect in 90 days. (2) The remainder of this act shall take effect in 60 days. Will the Senate agree to the amendment?

Senator Anthony Williams has returned, and his temporary Capitol leave is cancelled. SB 1215, SB 1321, HB 1460, HB 1541 and HB 1600 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PITTMAN. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? The yeas and nays were required by Senator FONTANA and were as follows, viz: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 326, ADOPTED Senator PITTMAN, without objection, called up from page 7 of the Calendar, Senate Resolution No. 326, entitled: A Resolution urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to recommend awarding him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, Will the Senate adopt the resolution?

The resolution is adopted. Senator MARTIN, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following bills: SB 1061 (Pr. No. 1274) (Rereported) An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation. SB 1182 (Pr. No. 1432) (Rereported) An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection. SB 1303 (Pr. No. 1643) (Rereported) An Act providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. HB 2400 (Pr. No. 3725) (Amended) An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Senator STEFANO, from the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, reported the following bill: HB 2426 (Pr. No. 3281) An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned," further providing for pilots in the Delaware Bay and River. SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR No. 1 SB 1182 (Pr. No. 1432) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? YAW AMENDMENT A4039 ADOPTED Senator YAW offered the following amendment No. A4039: or or distributor" or lease or suggested lease price and stringent page 7 occurs the first time: data "Required manufacturer data." Data that is required to be obtained by the manufacturer or distributor under Federal or State law or to complete or verify a transaction between the dealer and the manufacturer or distributor. The term includes information that is reasonably necessary for any of the following: (1) A safety recall or other legal notice obligation. (2) The sale and delivery of a new motor vehicle or a certified used motor vehicle to a consumer. (3) The validation and payment of consumer or dealer incentives. (4) Claims for dealer-supplied services relating to parts or repairs for warranty, service contracts, recalls, subscriptions and connected services. rate for labor that shall" in line 6 and all of lines 7 through 11 and inserting: The effective nonwarranty labor rate shall be determined, using the submitted substantiating orders under clause (C), by dividing the total customer labor charges for qualifying nonwarranty repairs in the repair orders by the total number of hours that would be allowed for the repairs if the repairs were made under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work. not A written disclosure containing the current the new motor vehicle sale or lease," and inserting: and a statement 10; by striking out "Every manufacturer or distributor" in line 27, all of lines 28 through 30 on page 19, all of lines 1 through 9 and "entitled under this subparagraph." in line 10 on page 20 ] July 9, 2014 that are at least as comprehensive and stringent as the STAR standards (b) Data submission to manufacturers or distributors.-(1) A manufacturer or distributor may not access, share, sell, copy, use, transmit or require a dealer to share or provide access to protected dealer data beyond the required manufacturer data without prior express written consent. A dealer may unilaterally revoke the dealer's prior express written consent without cause with 60-day notice or immediately for cause. (2) A manufacturer or distributor may not unreasonably require prior express written consent as a condition for eligibility for any manufacturer or distributor program, standard or policy, including one that offers a bonus, incentive, rebate or other payment or benefit to a dealer. (3) This act shall not be construed to restrict or limit a manufacturer's or distributor's right to obtain required manufacturer data, use required manufacturer data for any of the purposes identified in the definition of required manufacturer data or use or control data that is proprietary to the manufacturer or distributor, created by the manufacturer or distributor, obtained from a source other than the dealer or that is public information. (4) A manufacturer or distributor may not engage in an act of cyber ransom or take an action by contract, technical means or any other means to prohibit or limit a dealer's ability to protect, store, copy, share or use protected dealer data. (c) any" in line 14 and all of lines 15 through 19 and inserting: include: (A) a person to whom consumer data and proprietary data was provided if the dealer has previously consented in writing to the person receiving the consumer or proprietary data and the dealer has not withdrawn consent in writing; (B) a person to whom consumer data was provided, or the specific consumer data provided to the person, if the person was, at the time the consumer data was provided, a service provider, subcontractor or consultant acting in the course of performance of services on behalf of or for the benefit of the dealer, manufacturer, distributor, third party or affiliate, provided that the dealer, manufacturer, distributor, third party or affiliate has entered into an agreement with the person requiring that the person comply with the safeguard requirements of applicable Federal and State law, including, but not limited to, those established under 15 U.S.C. § 6801 (relating to protection of nonpublic personal information); or (C) a person to whom consumer data was provided or the specific consumer data provided to the person, if that requires a manufacturer, distributor or affiliate of the person to violate any applicable restrictions on reuse or disclosure of the consumer data established by Federal or State law. (d) Limitations.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a manufacturer, vendor selected by a manufacturer or a third party from discharging its obligation as a service provider or otherwise under Federal, State or local law to protect and secure protected dealer data or to otherwise limit those responsibilities. Will the Senate agree to the amendment? The yeas and nays were required by Senator YAW and were as follows, viz: YEA-50 Argall Baker Bartolotta Boscola Brooks Brown Cappelletti Coleman Collett Comitta Costa Culver Dush Farry Flynn Fontana Gebhard Haywood Hughes Hutchinson Kane Kearney Keefer Kim Langerholc Laughlin Malone Martin Mastriano Miller Muth Pennycuick Phillips-Hill Picozzi Pisciottano Pittman Robinson Rothman Santarsiero Saval Schwank Stefano Street Tartaglione Vogel Ward, Judy Ward, Kim Williams, Anthony H. Williams, Lindsey Yaw Farry Flynn Fontana Gebhard Haywood Hughes Hutchinson Kane Kearney Keefer Kim Langerholc Laughlin Malone Martin Mastriano Miller Muth Pennycuick Phillips-Hill Picozzi Pisciottano Pittman Robinson Rothman Santarsiero Saval Schwank Stefano Street Tartaglione Vogel Ward, Judy Ward, Kim Williams, Anthony H. Williams, Lindsey Yaw NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. YEA-50 Argall Baker Bartolotta Boscola Brooks Brown Cappelletti Coleman Collett Comitta Costa Culver Dush JUNE 29, Senator FARRY. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from committees for the first time at today's Session. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The bills were as follows: HB 2400 and HB 2426. And said bills having been considered for the first time, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consideration. NAY-0 A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in its order. The following announcements were read by the Secretary of the Senate: SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR No. 2 SB 1303 (Pr. No. 1643) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. Considered the third time and agreed to, The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 10:00 A.M. JUDICIARY (to consider House Bill No. 2299) Room 8E-B East Wing (LIVE STREAMED) 10:30 A.M. BANKING AND INSURANCE (to consider Room 8E-B Senate Bill No. 738; and House Bill No. 1123) East Wing (LIVE STREAMED) 10:30 A.M. LOCAL GOVERNMENT (to consider Senate Room 8E-A Bill No. 1345; and House Bill No. 2496) East Wing (LIVE STREAMED) Off the Floor STATE GOVERNMENT (to consider Senate Bills No. 1248 and 1410; and House Bills No. 36, 513 and 2559) Rules Committee Conference Room

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Jefferson, Senator Dush. Senator DUSH. Mr. President, today I rise to honor the birthday of America's most decorated living veteran under a pointsbased ranking of military decorations, Colonel James C. Harding. He is now living in Huntingdon, Tennessee, but he is a native of Brookville, Pennsylvania. A very well-known family up in our area, very loved, and this long list of decorations includes the Air Force Cross, three Silver Stars, four Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, the Legion of Merit, nine Distinguished Flying Crosses, and four Air Medals. Born June 27, 1934, Colonel Harding entered the Air Force in 1956 as a distinguished graduate of Penn State University's Air Force ROTC program. During a 23-year military career, he served in a variety of flying, teaching, and command assignments, including the commander of the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air [Force] Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Harding flew 596 combat missions in Southeast Asia, all in propeller aircraft, including 101 missions over North Vietnam in the O-1 Bird Dog and 154 missions in the A-1 Skyraider. As a "Sandy" pilot on-scene commander, Harding helped direct the combat search and rescue missions to recover downed American aviators behind enemy lines. One of those missions, the rescue mission of Marine pilot Clyde Smith, became one of the most extraordinary air rescue efforts of the Vietnam War. Harding later survived being shot down himself, evaded enemy troops, and helped direct the rescuers to his wingman. Since retiring from the Air Force--I want to go back for a second. One of the most outstanding stories I heard from him up there: he ran out of ammunition on his aircraft, and he was still in the middle of a search and rescue, guiding people in to rescue a downed aviator, and he was using his .38 pistol. He threw the canopy back and was using a .38 pistol to draw fire and the attention away from the enemy to the person he was trying to help rescue. Since retiring from the Air Force, Colonel Harding has continued a life of service as an educator, mentor, pastor, veterans advocate, and civic leader. He helped lead Air Force Junior ROTC programs in the United States and overseas, later settled in Huntingdon, Tennessee, and returned to his agricultural roots through Harding tree farm. Mr. President, it is an honor to have an individual such as Colonel Harding and his family as constituents, or, in his case, former constituent, in Pennsylvania and to have the most decorated living veteran as a member of our community. I am very grateful, and I think he is worthy of the honor. Thank you, Mr. President. Senator STREET offered the following resolution, which was read as follows: In the Senate, June 29, 2026 Discharging Committee on Law and Justice from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 120. RESOLVED, That Senate Bill No. 120, having been referred to the Committee on Law and Justice on July 10, 2025, and the committee not having reported the same to the Senate for a period of more than 10 legislative days, the committee be discharged from further consideration thereof.

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Street. Senator STREET. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce this discharge resolution because the people of Pennsylvania deserve a vote on adult-use cannabis, not next year, not after another study, not after another election. They deserve a vote now. Ten years ago, when I first introduced legislation that legalized adultuse cannabis, there were very few of us willing to stand here and make the case. At that time, only two Members of the Senate openly supported cannabis legalization. Today, every Member of the Senate Democratic Caucus does. Every one of the 23 Democratic Senators has joined me in sponsoring this discharge resolution because we believe this issue has been debated long enough. It is time for the Senate to do its job and allow the people's elected representatives to vote, and this is not simply a Democratic proposal. Senate Bill No. 120 was introduced as a bipartisan bill with my colleague, Senator Dan Laughlin. We have worked together because we recognize this issue transcends party labels and deserves a serious debate on its merit. This is not a fringe idea anymore. Governor Shapiro has called for legalization in every one of his budget proposals. Last year, the House of Representatives passed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis. Two weeks ago, 21 Republican Senators voted to begin creating the framework that would eventually regulate adult-use cannabis. When 21 Republican Senators and every Member of the Senate Democratic Caucus are moving in the same direction, this is no longer a Democratic issue or Republican issue; it is a Pennsylvania issue. Cannabis reform has bipartisan support and deserves a bipartisan vote. The question is no longer whether Pennsylvania will eventually regulate adultuse cannabis; the question is whether we will lead or whether we will continue to fall further behind. Every one of our neighboring States has moved ahead. Pennsylvanians are crossing State lines every day to purchase legal cannabis in those States and, unfortunately, having to transport it illegally, supporting businesses and generating tax revenue in other places. Our residents spend the money, our neighboring States collect the revenue, but this debate has never been only about economics, although economics is an important component of this issue. It is also about justice. For far too long, cannabis laws have been enforced unevenly, too many lives have been disrupted by arrests and convictions for conduct that is now legal just across our borders. Too many communities have carried the burden of prohibition while being excluded from economic opportunities created by legalization. If we are going to legalize cannabis, we must do it the right way. We must build a system that creates opportunities for those communities most harmed by the failed policies of the past. We must ensure fairness, equity, and meaningful participation in the new industry, and, yes, we should recognize the tremendous fiscal opportunity before us. Legalization would generate recurring revenue that could help us invest in our public schools, strengthen mass transit, support public community development, improve public safety, and reduce structural deficits that challenge the Commonwealth year after year. This is not a one-time windfall; it is an ongoing source of revenue that can help us meet our ongoing obligations while replacing an illicit market with safe, regulated, and taxed ones. Mr. President, I understand that this discharge resolution does not compel the committee to report the bill. I understand that it may not force a vote, but it does force a conversation. It asks a simple question: if a bipartisan bill has the support of every Member of the Senate Democratic Caucus, was introduced with a Republican prime sponsor, has the support of the Governor, has the support of a majority of Pennsylvanians, and now has demonstrated bipartisan momentum in this Chamber, why should it not at least receive an up or down vote? The Senate should not fear debate, we should not fear democracy, and we should certainly not fear allowing our colleagues to vote on an issue that has been before this body for a decade. The time has come. I urge my colleagues to join us in moving Senate Bill No. 120 forward so that this Chamber can finally have the debate and cast the vote that the people of Pennsylvania have been waiting for. The time to end the prohibition of adult-use cannabis has come. We should do it now. Thank you, Mr. President.