PA Senate Floor Journal — 2026-06-02

Senator Kim Ward, Senator Pittman, Senator Pisciottano, Senator Kearney, and Senator Muth have returned, and their temporary Capitol leaves are cancelled.

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Fontana, Senator Tartaglione, Senator Hughes, and Senator Comitta.

Senator Brooks has returned, and her temporary Capitol leave is cancelled. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment?

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request that Senator Flynn's leave be changed from a temporary Capitol leave to a legislative leave.

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Indiana, Senator Pittman. Senator PITTMAN. Mr. President, I request a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Brown.

The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator Baker. Senator BAKER. Mr. President, I rise in support today of Senate Bill No. 1235, a measure that I have sponsored to ensure a seamless transition when a vacancy occurs on the Pennsylvania Parole Board. The Parole Board serves a vital role in the safety of our communities. Its nine members, who serve 6-year terms, are charged with the responsibility of granting or revoking parole to certain inmates of the Department of Corrections, a decision holding profound implications for the safety of our communities. Under current statute, members of the board are permitted to serve up to 90 days beyond the expiration of their term until a successor qualifies. Our bill before us today extends that transitional period to 6 months, allowing the board to continue its important work and deliberations in the event of a delay in the confirmation process. I would like to thank the Parole Board chairman, Jim Fox, for recommending this policy change before us, and I ask my colleagues for an affirmative vote. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in administration of act, further providing for State Unemployment Compensation Advisory Counsel. The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Upon motion of Senator PITTMAN, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill was laid on the table. Argall Baker Bartolotta Boscola Brooks Brown Cappelletti Coleman Collett Comitta Costa Culver Dush SB 743 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Senator PITTMAN. Mr. President, I move that Senate Bill No. 743, Printer's No. 793, be taken from the table and placed on the Calendar. The motion was agreed to by voice vote.

The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator Baker. Senator BAKER. Mr. President, I rise today in support of Senate Bill No. 1259, a measure that I have co-sponsored with Senator Cappelletti. This bill was introduced to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as a response to their decision in Toland v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. There, the court held that Parole Board regulations, which designated internal deliberation records as privileged and confidential, were invalid unless the General Assembly had never delegated such authority to the board to promulgate such regulations. The intent of this legislation is to reverse the effects of that holding, ensuring that board records and the information contained in them are kept private, confidential, and privileged. Members of the Parole Board are entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of deciding whether or not to release an offender from their confinement. By its nature, such a decision holds profound implications to the safety of the public. It is crucial that documents and information in the possession of the Parole Board, which the board uses to conduct in its internal deliberations, be kept strictly confidential. This legislation that we have co-prime sponsored together strikes an important and appropriate balance between maintaining the confidentiality of Parole Board records while simultaneously providing the inmate with tangible feedback regarding why he or she may have been denied parole. I want to thank Senator Cappelletti; her executive director and legal counsel, Danielle Phillips; as well as my executive director and legal counsel, Ryan Shovlin, for their hard work and collaboration on this measure, and I urge an affirmative vote from our colleagues today. Thank you, Mr. President. Argall Baker Bartolotta Boscola Brooks Brown Cappelletti Coleman Collett Comitta Costa Culver Dush Malone Martin Santarsiero Saval SB 1262, SB 1273, SB 1277 and SB 1279 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PITTMAN. SB 1281 (Pr. No. 1589) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in planned residential development, providing for expedited high density housing approval. Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? LANGERHOLC AMENDMENT A3426 ADOPTED Senator LANGERHOLC offered the following amendment No. A3426: "or Statewide land use planning goals" in line 5 and inserting: in compliance with existing comprehensive plans or municipal land use regulations or Statewide land use planning goals Section 2. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize approval of a residential development type under the addition of section 707.1 of the act unless the development complies with the applicable zoning ordinance or land use regulation of the municipality. Will the Senate agree to the amendment?

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Cumberland, Senator Rothman. Senator ROTHMAN. Mr. President, I just wanted to thank the gentleman for his amendment. Certainly, the intent of this legislation was to do nothing that would prevent a local municipality from having its own zoning and adopting this ordinance, but it would not--the amendment will clarify that, so I urge a "yes" on the amendment. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? The yeas and nays were required by Senator LANGERHOLC 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. Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed over in its order. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, can we be at ease for a moment?

The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from York, Senator Keefer. Senator KEEFER. Mr. President, I rise today in support of Senate Bill No. 1287. This commonsense measure simply closes a procedural gap in Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code. Current law already requires developers to provide evidence that adequate water service will be available for the proposed subdivision or land development. However, the law does not specify when the evidence must be submitted during this approval process. So, Senate Bill No. 1287 just addresses that issue by requiring applicants to present that evidence before the final subdivision development approval is actually granted. Importantly, the bill does not create any new requirements or change what constitutes acceptable evidence, it just simply ensures that the municipalities have the information they need before making their final decision on a development project. So, as we talk about projects and how much water they are going to consume, it is very important to have that evidence before the decision is made. By clarifying the process, the legislation promotes responsible growth, supports sound infrastructure planning, and helps ensure that reliable water service for the future residents and businesses is available. For those reasons, I respectfully ask for an affirmative vote. Thank you, Mr. President. And the question recurring, 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 NAY-0 Santarsiero Saval Schwank Stefano Street Tartaglione Vogel Ward, Judy Ward, Kim Williams, Anthony H. Williams, Lindsey Yaw 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. Senator MARTIN, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following bills: SB 806 (Pr. No. 1690) (Rereported) SB 1313, HB 1963 and HB 2017 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PITTMAN. An Act providing for unfair methods of competition and for enforcement and penalties. An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools 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; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. SB 128, SB 357, SB 378, SB 402, HB 453, SB 907 and SB 923 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PITTMAN. SB 1105 (Pr. No. 1694) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. Upon motion of Senator PITTMAN, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. HB 1261, SB 1278, SB 1321 and SB 1324 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PITTMAN. HB 1442 (Pr. No. 1877) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in coroner, further providing for coroner's investigation and providing for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consideration. Upon motion of Senator PITTMAN, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The resolution is adopted. Senator BARTOLOTTA, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported communications from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, recalling the following nominations, which were read by the Clerk as follows: May 27, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks (Public Member), 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Darryl Hamm, Harrisburg, whose term expired. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks (Public Member), 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Tina Miller, Pittsburgh, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Philip Reck, York, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 20, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice new position created by Act 144 of 2024. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr. (Public Member), 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Architects Licensure Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice David Majernik, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. May 27, 2026 Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2028, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Gayle Isa, Philadelphia, resigned. 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 February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks (Public Member), 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Barber Examiners, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Margaret Moore, Harrisburg, resigned Governor May 27, 2026 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks (Public Member), 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Timothy Wiggin, Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway (Public Member), 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Barber Examiners, to serve until April 9, 2027, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Isaias Ortiz, Pittsburgh, resigned. Governor May 27, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell (Public Member), 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Mary Louise Doyle, Pottstown, resigned. Governor JUNE 2, In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr. (Public Member), 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Barber Examiners, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Donald Yost, Gaines, deceased. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Advisory Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joel Noumoff, Wynnewood, resigned. MEMBER OF THE CONSTABLES' May 12, 2026 Governor May 27, 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 4, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks (Public Member), 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Chiropractic, to serve until October 26, 2026, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Doyle Young, Pittsburgh, resigned. 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 Aaron H. Danks, 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Constables' Education and Training Board, to serve until April 2, 2028, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Albert Abramovic, Utica, resigned. Governor MEMBER OF THE CONSTABLES' May 12, 2026 Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr. (Public Member), 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Chiropractic, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Miriam Woods, Maple Glen, whose term expired. Governor 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 Constables' Education and Training Board, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Craig Westover, Franklin, resigned. Governor May 27, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 27, 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 February 20, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks, 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Clarks Summit State Hospital, to serve until January 16, 2029, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Alan Hall, Hallstead, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell (Public Member), 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James Farrell, Erie, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr. (Public Member), 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Terri Snoe, Wexford, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Amanda Warren, 213 Locust Street, Unit 301, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Danville State Hospital, to serve until January 16, 2029, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Elizabeth Kremer, Sunbury, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell (Public Member), 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Operators, to serve until December 8, 2027, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice F. Allan Mauger, Jr., Mohnton, resigned. Governor May 27, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, vice Gina Burritt, Havertown, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Amanda Warren, 213 Locust Street, Unit 301, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Crane Operators, to serve until December 8, 2028, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Brian Schmoyer, Honesdale, whose term expired. Governor May 27, 2026 May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr. (Public Member), 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Dentistry, to serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Alice Hart Hughes, Newtown, resigned. Governor 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 February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Danville State Hospital, to serve until January 16, 2029, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Rae Kurland, Danville, resigned. Governor May 27, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: JUNE 2, May 13, 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 February 10, 2026, of Rodney R. Akers, Esquire, 4307 Dakota Street, Pittsburgh 15213, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jeffrey Pincus, Hummelstown, whose term expired. Governor May 15, 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 February 10, 2026, of Anne Gingrich Cornick, Esquire, 2311 Briarcliff Road, Harrisburg 17104, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice George Pajovich, Royersford, whose term expired. Governor May 13, 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 February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks, 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Thomas Weida, Lititz, whose term expired. Governor May 13, 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 February 10, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Susan Williams, Clearfield, whose term expired. Governor May 13, 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 February 10, 2026, of Victoria S. Madden, Esquire, 1056 Brandt Avenue, Lemoyne 17043, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Janis Creason, Harrisburg, whose term expired. Governor May 13, 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 February 10, 2026, of Theron Perez, Esquire, 22 Tall Tree Drive, Camp Hill 17011, York County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Jeffrey Runge, Philadelphia, whose term expired. Governor May 13, 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 February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice John Keegan, Hazleton, whose term expired. Governor May 13, 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 February 10, 2026, of Mary K. Topper, Esquire, 232 Sylvania Avenue, Glenside 19038, Montgomery County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Richard Grimaldi, Connellsville, whose term expired. Governor May 27, 2026 JUNE 2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ebensburg Center, to serve until January 19, 2027, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Dennis Horne, Ebensburg, resigned. Governor 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 February 10, 2026, of Amanda Warren, 213 Locust Street, Unit 301, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Pamela Higgins, Harrisburg, whose term expired. Governor May 13, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Amanda Warren, 213 Locust Street, Unit 301, Harrisburg 17101, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Elizabeth Preate Havey, Penn Valley, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Joan Tarloff, Collegeville, deceased. Governor May 27, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks, 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2026, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Pamela Gunter-Smith, York, resigned. Governor In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall the nomination dated February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks, 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ebensburg Center, to serve until January 21, 2031, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice John Letizia, Johnstown, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 20, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2026, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice James Agras, Pittsburgh, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve until October 1, 2030, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Nicole Carnicella, Bellefonte, removed. Common Pleas, Lackawanna County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice the Honorable Trish Corbett, resigned. Governor May 29, 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 February 20, 2026, of Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, to serve until June 2, 2027, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice James Darby, Lancaster, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Addie Abelson, Esquire (Congressional District 10), 158 Erford Road, Apartment 404, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, vice Thomas Kutz, Mechanicsburg, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 February 10, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks (Congressional District 16), 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, vice Daniel Vogler, New Castle, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 January 15, 2026, of Addie Abelson, Esquire, 158 Erford Road, Apartment 404, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District Senatorial District [sic], for appointment as Judge, Court of May 6, 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 Elise Claire Schell, 1500 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Medicine, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Walter Eisenhauer, Jersey Shore, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 January 15, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Robert Wernicki, Fair Oaks, whose term expired. Governor May 27, 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 January 15, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, to serve until October 2, 2028, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice William Werner, Mechanicsburg, whose term expired. Governor JUNE 2, serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice Jared D. Houck, resigned. Governor May 12, 2026 May 27, 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 January 15, 2026, of Aaron H. Danks (Public Member), 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, to serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Carol Sides, Williamsport, whose term expired. 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 12, 2026, of Moriah Hathaway, 2501 Hoffer Street, Harrisburg 17103, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Erika Evans, Philadelphia, whose term expired. Governor MEMBER OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD May 14, 2026 Governor May 27, 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 January 15, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, to serve until April 20, 2027, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Martin Helmke, West Chester, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 January 15, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Sheriff, [data missing] Sullivan County, to 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 Aaron H. Danks, 1801 North Second Street #2, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Employees' Retirement Board, to serve until August 30, 2027, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Uri Monson, Wynnewood, resigned. Governor May 27, 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 January 15, 2026, of Thomas J. Yablonski, Jr., 3115 Wayland Road, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as Treasurer, [data missing] Fulton County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2028, vice Bonnie Mellott Keefer, resigned. Governor Senator BARTOLOTTA. Mr. President, I move that the nominations just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, the Governor. A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative.

The nominations will be laid on the table. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Amy Swartzfager, 8220 Bear Creek Road, Fairview 16415, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Michael Rollage, Canonsburg, resigned. Governor May 1, 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, Carl Kelemen, 2615 Phipps Avenue, Willow Grove 19090, Montgomery County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Landscape Architects, to serve for a term of three years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Richard Rauso, Jeannette, whose term expired. Governor Motion was made by Senator BARTOLOTTA, That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of considering nominations made by the Governor. Which was agreed to by voice vote. Senator BARTOLOTTA. Mr. President, I call from the table certain nominations and ask for their consideration. The Clerk read the nominations as follows: May 1, 2026 May 1, 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, Michael Ripchinski, 145 American Avenue, Lancaster 17602, Lancaster County, Thirteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Medicine, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. Governor MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 1, 2026 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Anthony Searles, 211 South Thirtythird Street, Allentown 18104, Lehigh County, Sixteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Keri Ellis, Pittsburgh, whose term expired. Governor May 1, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 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, Trent Buschman, 21 Woodcrest Drive, York 17402, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission, to serve until June 29, 2026, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, vice Anthony Clements, Elizabethtown, resigned. Governor May 1, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: JUNE 2, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Carl Urbanski, Mountain Top, whose term expired. Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Barbara Sheaffer (Public Member), 815 Acri Road, Mechanicsburg 17050, Cumberland County, Thirtyfourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Nursing, to serve for a term of six years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Robert Ames, Coaldale, deceased. Governor May 1, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 1, 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, Hillary Snyder, 850 Wright Drive, Maple Glen 19002, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Francis King, 111 Dolores Drive, Irwin 15642, Westmoreland County, Thirty-ninth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. Governor May 1, 2026 May 1, 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, Lisa Mackell, 617 Golf Club Road, Newtown Square 19073, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, to serve until October 2, 2029, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: May 1, 2026 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Edward Michalik, Jr. (Public Member), 402 March Street, Shillington 19607, Berks County, Eleventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice William McIlwaine, Millersville, whose term expired. Governor May 1, 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, Michael Stevens, 149 Adams Road, Kutztown 19530, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Podiatry, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Eric Greenberg, Downingtown, whose term expired. Governor 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, Justin Sherman, 16 Mulberry Lane, Elkins Park 19027, Montgomery County, Fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Optometry, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, May 1, 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, Laurence Hirsh, 15 Bridle Lane, Blue Bell 19422, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice R. Scott Hartman, Gettysburg, whose term expired. Governor May 1, 2026 NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. Senator BARTOLOTTA. Mr. President, I move that the Executive Session do now rise. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. 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, Claire Malfaro, 7 Widgeon Drive, Denver 17517, Lancaster County, Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Eric DeCriscio, Altoona, resigned. Governor May 1, 2026 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senator PICOZZI. 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: SB 142, SB 599, SB 857, SB 866, SB 908, SB 1088, SB 1150, SB 1183, SB 1220, SB 1230, SB 1231, SB 1232, SB 1233, SB 1269, HB 2403, HB 2404, HB 2405, HB 2406, HB 2407, HB 2408, HB 2409, HB 2410 and HB 2411. And said bills having been considered for the first time, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consideration. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Shante Talley, 162 Summerfield Drive, Munhall 15120, Allegheny County, Forty-fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, to serve for a term of four years, and until the successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Andrew Gross, Drexel Hill, resigned. Governor The following announcements were read by the Secretary of the Senate: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 10:15 A.M. TRANSPORTATION (to consider House Bills Room 461 Main Capitol 10:30 A.M. Room 461 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (to consider Main Capitol Senate Bills No. 1260 and 1353; and House Bill 10:30 A.M. FINANCE (to consider Senate Bill No. 576; and House Bills No. 852 and 853) Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? 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 Room 8E-A East Wing (LIVE STREAMED) THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 Santarsiero Saval Schwank Stefano Street Tartaglione Vogel Ward, Judy Ward, Kim Williams, Anthony H. Williams, Lindsey Yaw 11:30 A.M. LABOR AND INDUSTRY (public hearing on Carlow University 333 5th Avenue nursing workforce shortages and the role of Pittsburgh private universities in developing a talent pipeline)

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Tartaglione, I would like to offer her petitions and remonstrances remarks regarding the minimum wage.

The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Northumberland, Senator Culver. Senator CULVER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize June 2, 2026, as Cancer Action Day in Pennsylvania. Today, volunteers from the American Cancer Society [Cancer] Action Network and their partners are at the Capitol advocating for policies that support cancer prevention, early detection, access to screenings, and quality healthcare. Their advocacy is important, because cancer continues to affect families in every community across our Commonwealth. Over the past 30 years, the risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined largely because of smoking cessation, early cancer detection, and advances in treatment and precision medicine. That progress matters, but there is still much more work to do. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 2.1 million new cancer cases are expected in the United States in 2026, and more than 626,000 people are projected to lose their lives to cancer this year. Here in Pennsylvania, that impact remains deeply felt. Pennsylvania's cancer incidence and mortality rates continue to be higher than the national averages. This year, an estimated 90,250 Pennsylvanians are expected to face a new cancer diagnosis and an estimated 27,630 Commonwealth residents are expected to lose their lives to this disease. In Pennsylvania, the five most common new cancer cases estimated for 2026 are breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung and bronchus cancer, colorectal cancer, and urinary bladder cancer. Many cancers are often preventable, and early detection and treatment remain critically important. Cancer does not always cause symptoms in its early stages, and many cancers occur in people with no family history. That is why access to screenings, prevention programs, and timely care is so important. In recent years, this legislature has taken meaningful steps to help remove barriers and have cancer prevention, detection, and treatment across Pennsylvania. Cancer Action Day gives us an opportunity to continue that work, recognize the advocates who are here today, and honor all Pennsylvanians who have been impacted by cancer. To the volunteers and partners, thank you for sharing your stories, your time, and your voices. Your advocacy helps remind us that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community affected by this disease. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing June 2, 2026, as Cancer Action Day in Pennsylvania and in honoring all those who devote their lives to fighting cancer. Thank you, Mr. President.