March 15, 2019

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SEC. ROBIN WIESSMANN AND AGENCY LEADERSHIP PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTSBy Emily Mistishen, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | March 15, 2019

Department of Banking and Securities Secretary Robin Wiessmann gathered with agency leadership and school staff and students to promote the Department of Banking and Securities’s (DoBS) new financial literacy program.

Sec. Wiessmann identified the program, titled FinLit Forum, as a financial capability program aimed at “equipping high school and college students with the critical financial knowledge they need to be successful through life.” She explained that FinLit Forum resulted from collaboration and shared goals between multiple government agencies. Additionally, the program was inspired by multiple consumer complaints received by DoBS, she said. Emerging from that was a collaborative effort covering a wide range of areas and aimed at protecting teenagers and young adults. Wiessmann cited a study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Investor Education Foundation that found U.S. respondents aged 18 to 34 scored low on financial literacy questions. “Financial literacy is strongly linked to behavior that is indicative of financial capability,” she asserted. Those with financial literacy skills are more likely to plan for retirement, establish emergency funds, and refrain from expensive credit card behaviors, she explained.

Wiessmann noted that the agencies present are all a part of the Pennsylvania State Agency Financial Exchange (PA $AFE) and are dedicated to sharing financial education with Pennsylvania consumers. She listed a few areas addressed by PA $AFE, including consumer cybersecurity, financial fraud, scams, credit card skimmers, and educating inmates for reentry into society. PA $AFE has facilitated collaboration between government administration and promotes access to information for consumers, she concluded.

Katrina Boyer, investor education coordinator at DoBS, explained that the department had seen an increase in student-targeted scams and fraud, and they aimed to create a program to combat the issue. As such, the FinLit Forum was established in 2017 to educate students on credit reports and scores, saving and investing, buying insurance, avoiding scams and identity theft, and financing post-secondary education. “All of these resources are vital...for our students,” she opined. The first FinLit Forum took place in February, Boyer stated, and it was well-attended and well-received. “Bringing our strengths for the common good of the commonwealth is something that we’re all very proud of,” she opined, and she encouraged other schools and institutions to reach out to schedule an event.

Alison Bean, Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), commented that the FinLit Forum aligns with PID’s goal of consumer education and protection. She spoke on the importance of teenagers receiving their driver’s license and, as a result, looking to buy auto insurance. To help teenagers and parents, Bean explained, PID developed Insurance 101, an “interactive classroom lesson for teens on how insurance works, why it’s important to have this financial protection, and ways they can proactively keep their rates lower.” She commented that learning to drive introduces young adults to insurance and financial literacy, particularly with FinLit Forum.

William Lindsey, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), remarked that PHEAA’s goal is public service and promoting access to affordable higher education.

CONTENTSAROUND THE ROTUNDA 1NEW LEGISLATION 2UPCOMING MEETINGS 12

UPCOMING SESSION DAYSHouseMar. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27April 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 29, 30May 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24-28Budget hearings: Feb. 11 - Mar. 7 SenateMar. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27April 8, 9, 10, 29, 30May 1, 6, 7, 8June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24-28Budget hearings: Feb. 19 - Mar. 7

SESSION STATUSAt 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 the Senate stands in recess until Monday, March 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore.At 2:21 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 the House stands adjourned until Monday, March 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., unless sooner recalled by the Speaker.

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Addressing student loan debts is one of the issues the department is working on. He cited that Pennsylvania ranks second in the nation for average student loan debt exceeding $36,000. “FinLits, or financial literacy forums...provide an excellent opportunity to help students learn health management skills,” he emphasized. PHEAA intends to use the events to teach students to make healthy financial choices regarding higher education. He added that the program is also another avenue for PHEAA to promote free resources available to students.

David Shallcross, Office of the Attorney General (OAG), indicated that the OAG is working to educate Pennsylvanians on how to prevent frauds, scams, and identity theft. He continued by saying that the FinLit Forums are platforms the OAG utilizes to do so. “The 2018 identity fraud study by Javelin Strategy & Research shows that identity fraud victims rose to 16.7 million U.S. consumers in 2017,” he explained. With clean and unused credit records, teenagers are especially vulnerable to identity theft, he explained, particularly with the prevalence of social media, personal information being available online, and the use of public internet access. “So, it’s important that we advise the students to think about their personal information; how often it’s being exposed and shared over social media networking,” he affirmed. He encouraged parents to consistently check credit reports, change passwords, and pay attention to data breaches.

James Casey, president of Lansdale Catholic High School, thanked DoBS for allowing the school to participate in the pilot program for FinLit Forum.

Lisa Wright-Polk, business department chair of Lansdale Catholic High School, noted the importance of the program for students to prepare them for their future.

Students Natalie and Alexandria shared what they were interested in from the forum, including budgeting, credit reports and scores, and financial aid.

Sec. Wiessmann concluded by expressing her hope to share this initiative across Pennsylvania.

NEW LEGISLATION HB 52 Grove, Seth (R) (PN 908) Amends Title 71 (State Government), in boards and offices, establishing the Commonwealth Office of Management and Budget. The powers and duties vested in the Secretary of the Budget, the Secretary of General Services, the Secretary of Administration and the Secretary of Policy and Planning are transferred to the director, who shall exercise the powers and perform the duties that those secretaries exercised or performed prior to the effective date. The director of the new office shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The legislation’s general provisions, along with establishing a director and a strategic plan, shall be effective immediately. The remainder of this legislation shall be effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 53 Ryan, Frank (R) (PN 909) Amends Title 71 (State Government), in boards and offices, establishing the Department of Business, Tourism and Workforce Development and transferring specific powers and duties from the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of State to the Department of Business, Tourism and Workforce Development. The legislation’s general provisions, along with establishing a secretary and a strategic plan, shall be effective immediately. The remainder of this legislation shall be effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government

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HB 54 Dowling, Matthew (R) (PN 910) Amends Title 71 (State Government), in boards and offices, establishing the Department of Local Government and Community Affairs and transferring specific powers and duties from the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of State to the Department of Local Government and Community Affairs. The legislation’s general provisions, along with establishing a secretary and a strategic plan, shall be effective immediately. The remainder of this legislation shall be effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 55 Schemel, Paul (R) (PN 911) Amends Title 71 (State Government), in boards and offices, providing for the Department of Health and Human Services and transferring specific powers and duties from the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services to the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation’s general provisions, along with establishing a secretary and a strategic plan, shall be effective immediately. The remainder of this legislation shall be effective 30 days after publication of notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 56 Ortitay, Jason (R) (PN 912) Amends Title 71 (State Government), in boards and offices, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; and imposing penalties. The legislation relates to administrative procedures and procurement regarding information technology. Effective immediately. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 57 Fritz, Jonathan (R) (PN 913) Act abolishing the following State authorities, boards, commissions, committees, councils and representatives: (1) The Advisory Committee on Probation within the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole; (2) The Industrial Resource Center Strategic Advisory Board within the Department of Community and Economic Development; (3) The Interstate Rail Passenger Advisory Council created under the Interstate High Speed Rail Passenger Network Compact; (4) The joint committee to review the cost-of-living supplements under 24 Pa.C.S. 8348 (relating to supplemental annuities) and 71 Pa.C.S. 5708 (relating to supplemental annuities); (5) The Weather Modification Board within the Department of Agriculture; (6) The Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission; (7) The Pennsylvania Quality Leadership Awards Council; (8) The Small Business Advocacy Council within the Department of Community and Economic Development; and (9) The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee within the Department of Health. The bill also makes related repeals. .Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 58 Walsh, Justin (R) (PN 914) Amends the Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act, in transfers of functions, transferring functions, duties and entities to the Department of Community and Economic Development; in restructuring of certain administrative entities, providing for State Apprenticeship and Training Council; and, in restructuring of certain memberships and participation, providing for membership on the State Apprenticeship and Training Council. The legislation repeals section three of the Apprenticeship and Training Act. Effective in 180 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 813 Driscoll, Michael (D) (PN 915) Amends Title 12 (Commerce and Trade), in Pennsylvania Industrial Development Program, providing for loans to benefit corporations by adding that if the borrower is a benefit corporation, the authority shall provide a 1.5% discount on the standard interest rate of the loan. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Commerce

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HB 814 Keefer, Dawn (R) (PN 916) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 815 Lewis, Andrew (F) (R) (PN 917) Joint resolution amending the Pennsylvania Constitution providing term limits on senators and representatives in the General Assembly. Senators shall not be eligible for election to more than three consecutive full terms of office. Representatives shall not be eligible for election to more than six consecutive full terms of office. Constitutional amendments require approval in two consecutive legislative sessions and then approval by the voters through a referendum. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 816 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 918) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles adding a new section requiring any emergency vehicle transporting a K-9 officer to be equipped with a heat detection device. Also requires the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations governing the type, function, installation, temperature limits and use of heat detection devices, taking into consideration different requirements for different classes or types of vehicles. Further provides for definitions. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 817 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 919) Amends The Administrative Code adding a new section requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to establish and maintain a 24 hour-a-day, seven days-a-week response telephone number for the reporting of suspected violations of the laws relating to oil and gas. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy HB 818 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 920) Amends the Public School Code repealing section 1205.4 relating to CPR Instruction and section 1424 relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and adding a new article relating to medical emergency instruction and procedure. Requires a school entity to provide instruction in the principles and techniques of CPR and first aid on the school premises to ensure continuous certification of the school entity.s professional employees and the athletic and cheerleading coaches. Also requires the school entity to offer the instruction as an option to volunteers of the school entity no less than once every three years. Further provides for documentation of training; continuing education; cardiac arrest procedures; donations for CPR and first aid instruction; immunity; and regulation. Adds new section providing for required instruction for CPR and First Aid. The provisions regarding cardiac arrest procedures shall take effect in 180 days. The provisions relating to immunity and the adoption of regulations regarding required instruction for CPR and First Aid shall take effect in 30 days. The remainder shall take effect in one year. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Education HB 819 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 921) The Well Operation Response Team Act provides for definitions and requires the Secretary of Labor and Industry to promulgate regulations relating to response teams. Requirements for the regulations are provided and require the detailing of the qualifications of the response team, update certification, place responsibilities on the operator of a well regarding response teams, and place other duties on well operators. Well operators are required to give annual training to local first responders and submit a report to the department regarding compliance with regulations. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry HB 821 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 922) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code adding language providing a registered elector who is not a member of a political party shall be entitled to vote in a primary election for judge of a court of common pleas; the Philadelphia Municipal Court; the Traffic Court of Philadelphia; the office of school district; or for the office of magisterial district judge. Provides the registered elector must choose the ballot of a party. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government

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HB 822 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 923) Amends the County Code, in special powers and duties of counties, to allow counties to hire a humane officer to ensure the humane treatment of domestic animals. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Rural Affairs HB 823 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 924) Amends Title 71 (State Government) adding a new subsection providing an individual who becomes a state employee as governor, lieutenant governor or a member of the General Assembly on or after the effective date of this subsection and who is not a member of the State Employes. Retirement System may elect membership within 365 days of taking office. Further provides the individuals who do not elect membership within the time allowed shall not thereafter have the option to elect membership except after a bona fide termination of state service and return to state service in a position allowing membership. Effective immediately. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 824 Conklin, Scott (D) (PN 925) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in protection from abuse, further providing for relief by authorizing the court to order a defendant to wear an electronic monitoring device if the court deems it necessary to protect the plaintiff or minor children and finds they are in immediate and present danger of physical abuse. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary HB 825 Diamond, Russ (R) (PN 926) Amends an Act for the establishment of a uniform standard of time throughout the Commonwealth prohibiting the use of daylight saving time. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 826 Marshall, Jim (R) (PN 927) The Sports Raffle Charities Act allows an athletic event drawing to be conducted by an affiliated nonprofit organization during a charitable event held within the same arena, stadium, grandstand, bleachers or other facility during a home game, team event or car race of the athletic team. Provides the drawing may only be held within the spectator area of the facility where the event is being conducted and not at ancillary areas or facilities. Further provides the prize amount shall be 50 percent of the total amount collected from the sale of the athletic drawing tickets and 50 percent shall be donated within seven days from the date of the drawing to one or more designated charitable organizations for which the drawing was conducted. Also provides for definitions; use of funds; designated charitable organization; eligibility; unclaimed prizes; additional recordkeeping; and mechanical or electrical devices. Repeals certain provisions of Local Option Small Games of Chance Act. Effective immediately. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Gaming Oversight HB 827 Fritz, Jonathan (R) (PN 928) The Delaware River Basin Commission Eminent Domain Activity Act designates certain activity by the Delaware River Basin Commission as the exercise of the power of eminent domain that entitles the owners of the property in question to appropriate and just compensation. Effective immediately. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy HB 828 Fritz, Jonathan (R) (PN 929) Amends Title 58 (Oil and Gas), in development, further providing for well permits, adding a new subsection allowing an unconventional well operator to apply for a multi-pad permit for the development of oil or natural gas. Provides a person who receives a multi-well pad permit shall not be required to obtain a separate well permit for any unconventional wells drilled or altered within the permitted area that are spud prior to the expiration of the permit. Also provides for well deviation. Allows the Department of Environmental Protection to establish, by regulation, a multi-year well permit. Requires the permit application fee charged by the department be prorated according to the duration of the multi-year well permit. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy

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HB 829 Fritz, Jonathan (R) (PN 930) Amends the Delaware River Basin Compact adding language providing in matters relating to on-lot septic, the Delaware River Basin Commission may report its investigation findings to the water pollution abatement agencies of the signatory parties. Further provides nothing in the compact shall be construed as affecting or intending to affect or in any way interfere with the law or the respective signatory parties relating to on-lot septic systems. Effective immediately. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Resources and Energy HB 831 Owlett, Clint (R) (PN 931) Amends the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act further providing for criteria for institutions of purely public charity. The bill adds that a fraternal organization operating under the lodge, council or grange system that qualifies for exemption from taxation under section 501(c) (5), (8) or (10) of the Internal Revenue Code and that has been operating in this Commonwealth with a State governing body for at least 100 years shall be deemed an institution of purely public charity under this act. Effective in 60 days Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Finance HB 832 Owlett, Clint (R) (PN 932) Amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement by adding that in the case of a change of code administrator with jurisdiction over a project, subsequent code administrators shall be subject to decisions previously rendered on the project by the board of appeals. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry HB 833 Owlett, Clint (R) (PN 933) Amends the Human Services Code, in public assistance, requiring all applicants and recipients to, as a condition of eligibility, cooperate with the department in securing medical support from the noncustodial parent of any child for whom medical assistance is sought or provided, unless the custodial parent is a victim of domestic violence perpetrated by the noncustodial parent or the application endangers the child. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Health HB 834 Toepel, Marcy (R) (PN 934) Amends the Public School Code, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for payments on account of building costs. The bill adds to the Payments of Account of Building Costs section that payment required by this section shall be made only if the approved building construction or approved renovation includes the designation of a single secure point of entry for a building through which individuals must enter during school hours. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Education HB 835 Petrarca, Joseph (D) (PN 935) Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations), in child protective services, further providing for investigation of reports. The bill establishes that the county agency shall have access to and shall review each record relating to the child, including medical records, records of drug and alcohol treatment and school records pursuant to the cooperation required. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Children and Youth

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HB 836 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 936) Amends Title 40 (Insurance), providing for special provisions relating to particular classes of risk that involve mental health and addiction; and making related repeals regarding Act 284 of 1921. The bill establishes that a health insurance policy shall provide coverage for mental illness and alcohol or other drug abuse and dependency that meets, at a minimum, all of the following standards: coverage for mental illness and alcohol or other drug abuse and dependency shall include at least 30 inpatient and 60 outpatient days annually; a person covered under the policy shall be able to convert coverage of inpatient days to outpatient days on a one-for-two basis; there shall be no difference in either the annual or lifetime dollar limits in coverage for mental illness and alcohol or other drug abuse and dependency and any other illness; there shall be no difference in cost-sharing arrangements, including, but not limited to, deductibles and copayments for coverage of mental illness and alcohol or other drug abuse and dependency and for coverage of any other illness; and a health insurance policy may not impose an NQTL with respect to a mental illness and alcohol or other drug abuse and dependency in any classification of benefits unless, under the terms of the policy as written and in operation, any process, strategy, evidentiary standard or other factor. Effective immediately. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance HB 837 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 937) Amends the Public School Code, in school health services, providing for parent educational information regarding eating disorders. The bill establishes that each board of school directors shall annually provide parent educational information regarding eating disorders for pupils in grades 5-12. The information shall be consistent with guidelines established by the Department of Education. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Education HB 838 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 938) Amends the Public School Code, in community colleges, further providing for the definition of “community college,” for powers and duties of State Board of Education, for powers and duties of Board of Trustees, for degrees and for dissolution of certain community colleges. The bill establishes that upon request by an established community college to amend its community college plan to allow the community college to offer baccalaureate degree programs, the State Board of Education may allow a community college to offer baccalaureate degree programs where the State Board of Education determines that both of the following apply: the community college: is located in a rural geographic area of this commonwealth; is located in a geographic area that is underserved by other colleges or universities offering baccalaureate degrees; or seeks to offer a baccalaureate degree program that is not offered by any other college or university serving the geographic area in which the community college is located; and the board of trustees of the community college has demonstrated that each local sponsor of the community college has approved the request by resolution adopted by a majority vote at a public meeting of the local sponsor. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Education HB 839 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 939) The Commonwealth Agency Bonus Ben Act prohibits Commonwealth agencies from paying bonuses to employees; and imposing penalties. Effective in 30 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government HB 840 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 940) Amends the PA Human Relations Act further providing for findings and declaration of policy and for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation; and providing for therapy dogs and public transportation and unlawful discriminatory practices. The bill establishes that it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any form of public transportation to: deny, limit, discourage or attempt to discourage or impose burdens or penalties on an individual with a disability, an owner or handler of a therapy dog or a person licensed to train therapy dogs with respect to accessing any accommodations, advantages, facilities or privileges of any form of public transportation because of the use of an accompanying therapy dog properly harnessed for purposes of aiding and guiding an individual with a disability and riding on all vehicles operated for public transportation. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House State Government

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HB 841 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 941) Amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses), in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement. The bill establishes that criminal history record information shall be expunged in a specific criminal proceeding when a person is pardoned unconditionally for the offense at issue in accordance with the law. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary HB 842 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 942) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, repealing provisions relating to legislative plate. The bill repeals that upon application by a member or retired member of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth or the Congress of the United States, the department may issue special registration plates indicating that the vehicle is owned by a member or retired member of the Pennsylvania or United States Senate or House of Representatives, as appropriate. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 843 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 943) Amends the Public School Code, in terms & courses of study, further providing for dating violence education. The bill establishes that beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, each school entity shall provide at the high school level annual dating violence training to guidance counselors, nurses, mental health staff and all instructors whose teaching responsibilities include a course of study in which instruction dating violence education is integrated. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Education HB 844 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 944) Amends the Dental Law further providing for dental technicians and prescriptions. The bill establishes that any dentist who uses the services of a dental technician shall furnish the dental technician with a written prescription, based upon a physical examination of the patient’s oral health conducted by the prescribing dentist. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Professional Licensure HB 845 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 945) Amends the Public School Code further providing for exceptional children, education and training by adding that in all proceedings related to the provision of a free appropriate public education for exceptional children the local educational agency responsible for providing education to the student with disabilities shall have the burden of proof, the burden of production and the burden of persuasion in any such proceeding, except with respect to any determination of the appropriateness of any private school placement unilaterally selected by a parent or guardian; the burden of proof, production and persuasion shall rest upon the student, the student’s parent or the student’s guardian. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Education HB 846 Murt, Thomas (R) (PN 946) Amends the Child Labor Act further providing for employment of minors in a performance. Prior to the commencement of employment or volunteer service in a performance in which a minor is employed, an individual who is 18 years of age or older shall be required to submit the certain criminal history information to an employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions or involved in the selection of volunteers. The bill outlines offenses which bar the individual from taking the position. Effective immediately. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry HB 847 Walsh, Justin (R) (PN 947) Amends the Human Services Code, in public assistance, prohibiting the use of public assistance funds to purchase tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Health

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HB 848 Walsh, Justin (R) (PN 948) Amends the Human Services Code providing that public assistance that is not used within six months of receipt by the eligible individual or family shall be forfeited. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Health HB 849 Klunk, Kate (R) (PN 949) The Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act stipulates that an employer may not require any employee or prospective employee, as a condition of employment, to sign an agreement or waiver that does either of the following: (1) prohibits, prevents or otherwise restricts the employee or prospective employee from opposing, disclosing, reporting or participating in an investigation of sexual harassment; or (2) except as otherwise permitted by federal or state law, purports to waive a substantive or procedural right or remedy available to the employee with respect to a claim of sexual harassment. An agreement to settle a claim of sexual harassment may not contain terms which prohibit, prevent or otherwise restrict the employee from working for the employer or any parent company, subsidiary, division or affiliate of the employer. The bill allows voluntary agreements. Effective in 60 days. Mar 14, 2019 - H-Filed Mar 14, 2019 - H-Introduced and referred to committee on House Labor and Industry HB 732 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends the Tax Reform Code, in realty transfer tax, further providing for excluded transactions. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 733 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in service and facilities, providing for information regarding transmission of hazardous liquids near school buildings. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 735 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in powers and duties of commission, providing for pipeline siting review. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 736 Roebuck, James (D) Amends the Public School Code, in pupils and attendance, further providing for residence and right to free school privileges and for suspension and expulsion of pupils. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 864 Irvin, Rich (R) Amends the PA Election Code, in electronic voting systems, further providing for examination and approval of electronic voting systems by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 865 Roebuck, James (D) Amends The Landlord and Tenant Act, in recovery of possession, providing for waiver of tenants’ rights. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 866 Roebuck, James (D) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in criminal history record information, further providing for definitions and for expungement. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 867 DiGirolamo, Gene (R) Amends the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for hospital patient protection. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed

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HB 868 Zimmerman, David (R) Amends the Private Academic Schools Act, providing for defs.; for State Board of Private Academic Schools, for powers & duties of board, application for license, license renewal, suspension of license and for promulgation of rules & regs. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 869 Mackenzie, Ryan (R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for refunds. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 870 Knowles, Jerry (R) Amends the Public Employe Relations Act, in representation, further providing for exclusivity and providing for separate bargaining. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 871 Knowles, Jerry (R) Amends the Public Employe Relations Act, providing for employee rights, for Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board and for collective bargaining agreement. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 872 Day, Gary (R) Act relating to telemedicine; authorizing the regulation of telemedicine by professional licensing boards; and providing for insurance coverage of telemedicine. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 873 Galloway, John (D) Amends the Tax Reform Code, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 874 Galloway, John (D) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the offenses of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence and for aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 877 Galloway, John (D) Act requiring construction industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of all employees for purposes of wage reporting & employment eligibility; for powers & duties of DLI; and prescribing sanctions. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 878 Galloway, John (D) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary), in organization and jurisdiction of courts of common pleas, further providing for problem-solving courts; and, in magisterial district judges, further providing for jurisdiction and venue. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 879 Galloway, John (D) Act providing for the regulation of home construction contracts & registration of home builders; prohibiting certain acts; providing for offense of fraud & for penalties; est. Home Builder Guaranty Fund; & for claims & notifications. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 880 Lewis, Andrew (F) (R) Amends the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital facilities, further providing for appropriation for and limitation on redevelopment assistance capital projects. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed

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HB 881 Fee, Mindy (R) Amends an Act providing for the administration of certain Commonwealth farmland within the Department of Agriculture, further providing for agricultural land conservation assistance grant program. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 882 Gleim, Barbara (F) (R) Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally), in indebtedness & borrowing, providing for defs., for classification, for cost of project; for preliminary filings with dept. prior ro issuance of certain debt; for debt statement & submission. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 883 Lewis, Andrew (F) (R) Amends Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 65 (Public Officers), in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority and for competition in award of contracts; and, in ethics standards and financial disclosure. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 884 Mihalek, Natalie (F) (R) Act providing for requirements for interest rate management agreements entered into by a city or county of the first class. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 886 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in service and facilities, providing for pipeline safety valves. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 887 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends the Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipeline Act, in pipeline operators, providing for approval of construction or development of pipelines. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 888 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends the Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipeline Act, in pipeline operators, providing for inspection before resumption of operations. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 889 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends the Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipeline Act, in pipeline operators, providing public risk assessments. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 890 Quinn, Chris (R) Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities), in service and facilities, providing for pipeline emergency management information. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 891 Rothman, Greg (R) Amends The Insurance Company Law, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for procedures. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 892 Schlossberg, Mike (D) Amends Title 25 (Elections), in voter registration, providing for update of voter signature. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 893 Schlossberg, Mike (D) Amends the Tax Reform Code, providing for caregiver tax credit. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed

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HB 894 Schlossberg, Mike (D) Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, providing for advertising. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed HB 895 Schlossberg, Mike (D) Amends the Tax Reform Code, providing for livable home tax credit. Mar 15, 2019 - H-Filed SB 440 Phillips-Hill, Kristin (F) (R) (PN 418) Amends the Public School Code, in terms and courses of study, requiring the department to issue guidelines providing for flexible instructional days. Effective in 60 days. Mar 15, 2019 - S-Filed Mar 15, 2019 - S-Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY - 3/18/19House Insurance11:30 a.m., Room B31, Main CapitolTo consider: HB 328 Warren, Perry Act re Flood Insurance Premium Task Force

House Transportation12:15 p.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office BuildingTo consider: HB 30 Petrarca, Joseph Amends Title 20 re Organ & Tissue Donation HB 351 Emrick, Joe Amends Delaware River Jt. Toll Bridge Compact HB 447 Miller, Brett Amends State Highway Law re native vegetation HB 692 Gillespie, Keith Act re Staff Sgt. Gary Crone Memorial Bridge HB 756 Irvin, Rich Act re Robert E. Gensimore Memorial Bridge

***House Appropriations (Agenda updated)Off the floor, Room 140, Main CapitolTo consider: HB 131 Jozwiak, Barry Amends Liquor Code re alcoholic cider HB 324 Gillespie, Keith Amends Title 72 re microenterprise development HB 325 Deasy, Daniel Amends Liquor Code re Industry Promotion Board HB 370 Klunk, Kate Amends Agriculture Security Law re farmland HB 404 Lawrence, John Amends Title 3 re noxious weed list HB 441 Sonney, Curt Amends Agri. Security Law re wind energy HB 752 Turzai, Mike Amends Title 34 re land purchase

House Labor and Industry Off the floor, Room G50, Irvis Office Building To consider: HB 785 Klunk, Kate Amends Public Employe Relations Act re unions

***Senate Appropriations (New) Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider: SB 128 Regan, Mike Amends Title 51 re Civil Air Patrol SB 234 Browne, Patrick Act re budget bill SB 235 Browne, Patrick Act re BPOA appropriations SB 236 Browne, Patrick Act re Workers’ Compensation appropriations SB 237 Browne, Patrick Act re Small Business Advocate appropriation SB 238Browne, Patrick Act re Consumer Advocate appropriation SB 239 Browne, Patrick Act re PSERS appropriationSB 240 Browne, Patrick Act re SERS appropriation SB 241 Browne, Patrick Act re Philadelphia Parking Authority approps SB 242 Browne, Patrick Act re PUC appropriation SB 243 Browne, Patrick Act re PSP, PGCB, OAG, DOR appropriations SB 244 Browne, Patrick Supplement re agricultural colleges SB 245Browne, Patrick Supplement re University of Pittsburgh SB 246 Browne, Patrick Supplement re Temple University SB 247 Browne, Patrick Supplement re Lincoln University SB 248 Browne, Patrick Act re UPenn appropriations

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***Senate Rules and Executive Nominations (New) Off the Floor, Rules Committee Conference Room To consider certain executive nominations

TUESDAY - 3/19/19 House Tourism and Recreational Development 9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan Office Building Informational meeting with a presentation by the PA Parks and Forests Foundation on their 2018 report

House Aging and Older Adult Services9:30 a.m., Room B-31, Main CapitolInformational meeting on the PACE Prescription Drug Program

House Commerce and House Labor and Industry9:30 a.m., Room 140, Main CapitolJoint informational meeting on the Auditor General’s recent performance audit on The PA Workforce Systems

House Human Services9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office BuildingTo consider: HB 316 Owlett, Clint Act re opioid abuse epidemic impact HR 147 Gregory, James ( Resolution re unused state property

House Judiciary9:45 a.m., Room 437, Main CapitolInformational meeting with a panel judges on an overview of the state criminal justice procedure and comment on proposed criminal justice reform initiatives

Joint Legislative Conservation Committee 10:00 a.m., Room 108, Irvis Office Building Informational meeting on bike tourism initiatives along PA Route 6

House Environmental Resources and Energy 10:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan Office BuildingTo consider: HB 247 Oberlander, Donn Amends Title 58 re gas wells

***Senate Education (New) 10:30 a.m., Room 8E-A, East Wing To consider: SB 89 Hughes, Vincent Amends Public School Code re career schools SB 115 Killion, Thomas Amends Public School Code re CPR instruction SB 144 Martin, Scott Amends Public School Code re Telepresence SR 34 Dinniman, Andrew Concurrent Resolution re Edu. Task Force SB 440 Phillips-Hill, K Amends Public School Code re flexible days

***Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (New) 11:00 a.m., Room 8E-B, East Wing To consider: SB 139 Ward, Judy (F) Amends Price Gouging Act re amendments SB 146 Brooks, Michele Amends Title 35 re online training SB 298 Baker, Lisa Amends Titles 18 & 51 re stolen valor fines SB 439Regan, Mike Amends Enforcement Officer Disability Law

***Senate State Government (New) 11:30 a.m., Hearing Room 1, North Office Building To consider: SB 178 Browne, Patrick Amends PA Election Code re electronic filing SB 372 Scavello, Mario Amends Title 37 re amendments HB 18 Mackenzie, Ryan Act re Project 70 Topton Borough Berks County

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House AppropriationsOff the floor, Room 140, Main CapitolAgenda to be announced

House State Government Off the Floor, Room G-50, Irvis Office Building To consider: HB 86 Maloney, David Amends flag display act re POW/MIA flag HB 739McNeill, Jeanne Act re Project 70 lands in Lehigh County SB 130 Gordner, John Act re use restriction

WEDNESDAY - 3/20/19House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs 9:00 a.m., Hearing Room 1, North Office Bldg.Joint public hearing on the PA Farm Bill Proposal

House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness 9:15 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office Building To consider: HB 529 Jozwiak, Barry Amends Titles 51 & 74 re Civil Air Patrol HB 807 Ryan, Frank Amends Title 51 re compensation

House Judiciary 9:30 a.m., Room 140, Main CapitolInformational meeting with PA State Police to provide an update on Policy AR 7-14

House Labor and Industry 9:30 a.m., Room B31, Main Capitol Public hearing on: HB 349 Heffley, Doyle Amends PA Construction Code re enforcement

House Urban Affairs 9:30 a.m., Room 205, Ryan Office BuildingInformational meeting with PIDC on Opportunity Zones and PA Opportunities

House Appropriations Off the floor, Room 140, Main CapitolAgenda to be announced

House Local Government Off the floor, Room G-50, Irvis Office Building Agenda to be announced

THURSDAY - 3/21/19 Independent Regulatory Review Commission10:00 a.m., 14th Floor Conference Room, 333 Market Street, HarrisburgTo consider the following regulations: 3164 PA Gaming Control Board #125-204: Four Card Prime & Cajun Stud; Table Game Rules of Play 3190 Environmental Quality Board #7-532: Noncoal Mining Program Fees (Previously Withdrawn)

Senate Democratic Policy Committee 10:00 a.m., East Whiteland Township Building, 209 Conestogadd Road, FrazerPolicy hearing with a focus on Sen. Dinniman’s interest to address the nuisance of robocalls to citizens in Pennsylvania

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MONDAY - 3/25/19 House Democratic Policy Committee10:00 a.m., 418 Main Capitol, HarrisburgPublic hearing on adverse childhood experiences

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared.10:00 a.m., Room 8E-A, East WingPublic hearing on the conversion of military credentials into professional certifications

House Gaming Oversight 12:00 p.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office Building Public hearing on charitable 50/50 raffle legislation TUESDAY - 3/26/19 House and Senate Democratic Policy Committee9:00 a.m., 418 Main Capitol, HarrisburgJoint public hearing on college affordability

House Human Services 9:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office BuildingPublic hearing on adolescent substance use care, challenges & opportunities

House Judiciary10:00 a.m., Room 140, Main CapitolInformational meeting on sexual extortion

Senate State Government 10:00 a.m., Room 8E-A, East WingPublic hearing to discuss: SB 48 Gordner, John Amends Title 25 re voting machines

WEDNESDAY – 3/27/19House Children and Youth 9:00 a.m., Room 60, East WingPublic hearing to examine the issue of substance-exposed infants

House Finance 9:00 a.m., Room B31, Main Capitol (Note time change from 10:30am) To consider: HB 17 Ryan, Frank Amends Tax Reform Code re personal income tax

THURSDAY - 3/28/19 House Democratic Policy Committee10:00 a.m., York College, Center for Community Engagement, 59 East Market Street, YorkPublic hearing with Rep. Carol Hill-Evans on childhood mental health

MONDAY - 4/1/19 Senate and House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness 1:00 p.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office Building Joint informational meeting on an overview of the SR 6 process & recommendations

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TUESDAY - 4/2/19 House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness 9:30 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office BuildingInformational meeting on programs and legislative goals for the new session by PA Dept. of Military and Veteran Affairs, PA National Guard Associations, Dept. Of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, American Red Cross, PA Emergency Management Association, PA Dept. of Health Bureau of EMS

FRIDAY - 4/5/19 Senate Democratic Policy Committee10:30 a.m., Campus Center, Holy Family University, Room 115, 9801 Frankford Avenue, PhiladelphiaPolicy hearing on pedestrian safety

WEDNESDAY - 4/10/19 House Human Services and House Tourism and Recreational Development9:00 a.m., Room G-50, Irvis Office BuildingJoint public hearing on the challenges for people with a disability who are traveling

TUESDAY - 4/16/19 House Urban Affairs9:00 a.m., Room 205, Ryan Office BuildingPublic hearing on: HB 71 Rothman, Greg Amends Landlord & Tenant Act re possession

TUESDAY - 4/30/19House Human Services9:00 a.m., Room G50, Irvis Office BuildingPublic hearing to give voice to the family and friends of people who have severe and profound disabilities and on the value and necessity of residential choices

WEDNESDAY - 5/15/19House Human Services and House Tourism and Recreational Development9:00 a.m., Room 60, East WingJoint Public Hearing about the challenges of traveling for people who have a disability

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