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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1975

Sessi~n of 1975 159th of the General Assembly Vol. 1, No. 40

REVEREND DOCTOR DAVID R. HOOVER, chaplain of HOUSE BILL No, 510 the House of Renresentatives and nastor of St. Paul's

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House convened at 9:30 a.m., e.d.t.

THE SPEAKER (Herbert Fineman) IN THE CHAIR

PRAYER

By Mr. RENWICK

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HOUSE BILL NO. 502 BY Mr. SCHMITT

An Act amending the "Public Utility Law," approved May 28, 1937 (P. L. 1053, No. 286), exempting from the commission's powers to appropriate property at crossings, property condemned by the Secretary of Transportation for projects financed entirely by the Commonwealth.

Reported from Committee on Consumer Protection.

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gifts which make l ife worthwhile. b e extend to Thee( Reported from Committee on State Government.

Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, offered the following prayer:

Most Gracious Father, Thou dost share with us every good and nerfect eift. and from Thee cometh those eood

our thanks and utmost appreciation for all of Thy tender care and watchful eye. Grant to these humble servants 1 HOUSE BILL No. 619

An Act authorizing the Department of Property and Supplies to acquire, on behalf of the Pennsylvania His- torical and Museum Commission, a tract of land in the Borough of Gettyshurg, Adams County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and making appropriations.

By Mr. McLANE

of Thine the p o w e r and ability to think those thoughts I An Act amending the "Optional Third Class City Charter which he right and true, inspire them with the merciful Law," approved July 15, 1957 (P. L. 901, No. 399), pro- guiding of Thy holy inspiration that they may perform viding for a minimum salary for certain mayors.

and bring to its fullest fruition that which is acceptable Reported from Committee on Urhan Affairs. to Thee, Hnd bestow upon them the heavenly henedictlon of Thv blessed and abiding peace. In Thy hlest name. / NdUSE BILL No. 194

and for Thy sake, we humbl; pray. men. By Mrs. GILLETTE

' An Act amending "The Insurance Company Law of

1921," approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), prohibiting certain reductions in benefits.

JolJRNAL POSTP0NED 1 Reported from Committee on Consumer Protection.

BILLS REPORTED FIRST TIME

The SPEAKER. Without objection, approval of the Journal for Tuesday, May 6, 1975, will he postponed until printed.

AND AND

HOUSE BILL No, 840 By Mr. MUST0

An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Loyalty Act," approved December 22, 1951 (P. L. 1726, No. 463), requiring the losalty oath of all applicants for Commonwealth em-

CONSIDERED TABLED

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Reported from Committee on Labor Relations.

HOUSE BILL No. 210 By Mr. McGINNIS / HOUSE BILL No. 950 By Mr. TAYLOR

An Act amending the "Motor Vehicle Sales Finance An Act amending the "Pawnbrokers License Act," ap- Act," approved June 28, 1947 (P. L. 1110, No. 4761, further proved April 6, 1937 (P. L. 200, No. 51), requiring the providing for finance charges for certain motor vehicles. thumbprint of pledger in certain cases.

Reported from Committee on Business and Commerce. Reported from Committee on Consumer Protection.

HOUSE BILL No. 216 BY Mr. YAHNER HOUSE BILL No. 974 By Mr. RENWICK

An Act making an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to assist the Commonwealth's 4-H Cluh horse and pony show program by paying the expenses of hold- ing ten 4-H Club shows and in addition a Statewide show to be held in the fall of the year as preliminary to the Keystone International Livestock Show.

Reported from Committee on Agriculture.

Reported from Committee on Urban Affairs. I Reported from Committee on Agriculture.

An Act amending the act of September 1, 1965 (P. L. 459. No. 235). entitled "An act requiring that certain buildings and facilities constructed with Commo~~wealth funds adhere to certain principles; * * *," providing for certain exemptions from enforcement.

Reported from Committee on State Government.

HOUSE BILL No. 332 By Mr. McLANE

An,, Act amending "The General County Assessment Law, approved May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 1.55). providing for readjustment of tax rates following a county- wide reassessment of real property.

HOUSE BILL No. 1054 By Mr. YAHNER

An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Plant Pest Act of 1937," approved April 27, 1937 (P. L. 318, No. 901, by adding a Fruit Tree Improvement Program and providing for financing said program and further providing for certificates of inspection and dates of inspection.

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HOUSE BILL No. 1076 By Mr. PETRARCA] Reported from Committee on Consumer Protection

An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Law of 1961," approved Jan- uary 22, 1968 (P. L. 42, No. 8) , further providing for free local transit service for certain persons.

HOUSE BILL No. 488 By Mr. SCHMITT

An Act providing for the rights and duties of mobilehome owners or operators and mobilehome residents.

Reported from Committee on Transportation. / Reported from Committee on Consumer Protection.

HOUSE BILL No. 1103 By Mr. ECKENSBERGER

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, redefining the definition of firearms.

Reported from Committee on Law and Justice.

HOUSE BILL No. 1121 By Mr. MUST0

Reported from Committee on Urban Affairs

SENATE BILL No. 292 By Mr. PETRARCA

An Act authorizi?g the Borough of Shamokin Dam to transfer certain Project 70 lands in Snyder County to the Department of Transportation for a highway project under certain conditions.

Reported from Committee on Transportation.

An Act amending "The Pennsylvania Workmen's Com- pensation Act," approved June 2, 1915 (P. L. 736, No. 3381, providing for the establishment of the Workmen's Com- pensation Supersedeas Fund, and requiring annual reports of compensation paid.

Reported from Committee on Labor Relations.

SENATE BILL No. 27 By Mr. PETRARCA

An Act making an appropriation to the Department of Transportation for promotion and improvement of transportation facilities and service for tourists visiting Amcr- ican Bicentennial Historical Sites.

Reported from Committee on Transportation.

SENATE BILL No. 34 By Mr. McLANE

SENATE BILL No. 306 By Mrs. KELLI

BILL REREPORTED AS COMMITTED HOUSE BILL No. 726 By Mr. YAHNER

An Act amending the act of July 5, 1957 (P. L. 485, No. 276), entitled "An act for the p r o t ~ p o n of the public health and welfare and the prevention of fraud and deception in the manufacture or sale of packaged non- alcoholic drinks; * * *," further defining the content of sugar in certain non-alcoholic drinks.

Rereporled from Committee on Agriculture.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the majority

whio.

Reported from Committee on Health and Welfare

BILLS REPORTED AS AMENDED AND CONSIDERED FIRST TIME AND TABLED

HOUSE BILL No. 94 By Mr. PRAT'I

An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929,' approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No., 175) authorizing certain Campus Police to assist certaln municipal au. thorities in emergency situations.

Reported from Committee on Law and Justice.

HOUSE BILL No. 219 By Mr. YAHNEF

An Act prohibiting the right to condemn prime agricul- tural lands for certain purposes.

Reported from Committee on Agriculture

Mr. MANDERINO. Mr. Speaker, I request a leave of absence for Mr. GEORGE for today's session.

The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Franklin, Mr. Bittle.

Mr. BITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I request leaves of absence for Messrs. PARKER and GLEASON and Mrs. WHIT- TLE,SEY for today's session.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, leaves are granted.

LETTER SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD The SPEAKER. A request for leave was made for

today's session for the gentleman from Clearfield, Mr. George, and the gentleman has requested that this letter be spread upon the record:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvan~a

Harrlsburg

May 6, 1975

Honorable Herbert Fineman The Speaker

1 139 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Dear Speaker Fineman:

HOUSE BILL No. 463 By Mr. REED Request is made to be excused from the Token Roll Call on Wednesday, May I, 1975 due to an

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of illness in my immediate family, the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further regulating I exceptions to carrying firearms without a llcense. I you.

I Sincerely,

Reported from Committee on Law and Justice. CAMILLE GEORGE

HOUSE BILL No. 742 By Mr. SCHMITT 1 CG:tlb

An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unin- corporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated MASTER ROLL CALL Statutes, permitting fraternal benefit societ~es to pay certain dividends. The SPEAKER. The Chair is about to take today's

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master roll. Only those members in their seats will Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, relating to breach of >e nermitted to be recorded. privacy of telephone communications. ck roll call was taken and is combined with the roll ~ ~ f ~ ~ ~ ~ d to committee on judiciary,

:all taken at 4 p.m.) By Messrs. KEPFORD, RHODES, TURNER and

STUDENTS WELCOMED HOUSE BILL No. 1235

The SPEAKER. The Chair welcomes 35 senior studenk: Cram Western Wayne High School in Wayne County. The ;tudents are here today with their teachers, Miss Bedc ~ n d Mr. Magnot. They are the guests of the gentleman 'ram Wayne, Mr. Foster.

An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April Referred to Committee on Finance. !9, 1959 (P. L. 58, No. 321, further providing for sus- ~enslons. Bv Messrs. LEDERER. GILLESPIE. GARZIA

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the offenses of gifts to police officers or acceptance of gifts by police officers and penalties for violations.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice,

BY Mr. HEPF'ORD HOUSE BILL No. 1236

HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED By Messrs. GEORGE, XOVAK. GREEN and

PETRARCA HOUSE BILL No. 1228

An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," approved December 31, 19fi5 (P. L. 1257, No. 5111, requiring the Commonwealth to collect and transmit cer- lain occupational privilege taxes.

. . An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April f6r programs.

In, 1959 (P. L. 58, No. 321, further regulating the use to Committee on Education. ~f radar.

Referred to Committee on Transportation.

By R l e ~ ~ r s . GEORGE, LETTERMAN, GREEN and KOLTER HOUSE BILL No. 1229

-GIAMMARCO, VANN, RAPPAPORT and PERRY HOUSE BILL No. 1237

An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," annroved March 10. 1949 (P. L. 30. No. 14). further nro-

HOUSE BILL No. 1233

An Act providing for the powers and duties of owners I buildings damaged or destroyed by fire and prescribing ,enalties.

Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection.

By Messrs. HEPFORD, RHODES, TURNER and 1,aMARCA HOUSE BILL No. 1234

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the


By Messrs. GEORGE, LETTERMAN, GREEN and KOLTER 1230

An Act amending ''The Vehicle Code ,, approved April , 1959 (P, L, 5R, No, 32), further iroviding for re- nova1 of points.


By Mesars. WEIDNER, BERLIN, GOODMAN, McCALL, and AR'rHURS HOUSE BILL No. 1231

An the Department of tesources with the approval of the Governor to grant a icense across the Delaware Canal and through the Theo- lore Roosevelt State Park in the Borough of Morrisville, 3ucks County for bridge purposes.


By Messrs. REED, KOWALYSHYN, GIAMMARCO, DiDONATO, TAYOUN, BERLIN, Mrs. KELLY, Messrs. PRATT, MILLIRON and McLANE

HOUSE BILL N ~ , 1232

An Act amending "The Insu~aIICe Company Law of 921,'' approved May 17, 1921 (P. L. 682, No. 284), re- luiring fire insurance companies to report to municipali- ies payments for fire losses to buildings thereon.

Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection.

By Messrs. REED, MILLIRON, McLANE, KOWALYSHYN, GIAMRIARCO, DiDONATO, TAYOUN, BERLIN. Mrs. KELLY and Mr. PRATT

By Messrs. CAPUTO, GEISLER. ROnIANELLI,

By Messrs. LEDERER, MYERS, GIAMMARCO, COHEN and TAYOUN HOUSE BILL No. 1238

An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Consolidated Stat- utes," approved November 25, 1970 (P. L. 707, No. 230), providing a further penalty for crimes committed within the confines of certain public transportation facilities.

Referred to Committee on Law and Justice.

By Mcssrs. LEDERER, O'KEEFE, LINCOLN and TAYOUN MOUSE BILL No. 1239

An Act regulating the suspension, removal and reinstatement of probation officers in cities of the first class.

~ ~ f ~ ~ ~ ~ d to Committee on Urban Affairs.

By Messrs, LEDERER, MYERS, TAPOUN and COHEN HOUSE BILL No. 1240

An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9. 1955 (P. L. 323, NO. 1301, regulating the suspension, removal and reinstatement of county detectives, county probation officers, and county wardens.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

By Messrs. FINEMAN, ECKENSBERGER, ZORD, GALLEN, M, E, MILLER, WARGO, DAVIS and COHEN HOUSE BILL No. 1241

An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions to the State Employees Retirement Code relating to death benefits for officers of the Pennsylvania State Police.

Referred to Cnmmittcti on Appropriations.

HOUSE BILL No. 1242

An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," apwroved June 3, 1937 (P: L. 1333, No. 320). further providing for the comnpnsat!on of election officers. consta- b lesand their dengties and the duties of constables and

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Mrs. FAWCETT, Messrs. HEPFORD and GRIECO / By Messrs. MEBUS, WEIDNER, LEVI, GRING, NOYE HOUSE BILL No. 1243 W. D. HUTCHINSON and BURNS

Referred to Committee on State Government.

BY Messrs. SALVATORE, HAMILTON, WORRILOW, KATZ. ZELLER. McGINNIS, McCLATCHY,

Law," approved May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853, No. 155), pro. viding for exemption for vacant school property.

Referred to Committee on Affairs,

Referred to Committee on Professional Licensure. I Referred to on Affairs,

An Act relating to motion picture films; providing for the registration of all persons showing films, creating the State Board of Motion Picture Control and imposing certain puwers and duties, and making an appropriation.

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HOUSE BILL No. 125:

A, ,qct amending the 'cpuhlic Utility Realty Tax Act,' approved ~~~~h 10, 1970 (P. L. I ~ ? , , N o : 661, providinl for distribution of surpluses to munlclpahtles.

By Mrs. KEKNICK, Mrs. FAWCETT, Mr. MISCEVICH, Mrs. TOLL, Mr. COWELL and Mrs. GILLETTE

HOUSE BILL No. 1244

By Messrs. McGINNIS, WORRILOW and SALVATORE / da"

HOUSE RESOLUTION INTRODUCED AND REFERRED

An Act requiring certain buildings to have public rest rooms available and providing penalties.


B~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , O~KEEFE, MILANOVICII, M ~ ~ , KERNICK, Messrs. MENHORN, GILLESPIE, KNEPPER and GARZIA HOUSE BILL No. 1245

An Act limiting the civil liability of certain public officers, employees and agents under certain circumstances.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

By Messrs. MEBUS, BURNS, NOYE, LEVI, GRING and W, D, HUTCHINSON HOUSE BILL NO, 1246

An Act amend!?g "The Fourth to Eighth 'lass County Assessment Law, approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), providing an exemption for vacant school property.

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

By Mr. WRIGHT RESOLUTION No. 9!

The Speaker of the House of Representatives appoin the members of the House Consumer Protection Commit- tee to investigate the appropriateness of this increase ir rates.

Referred to Committee on Rules.

GUESTS PRESENTED

The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentlemar from York, Mr. Geesey.

Mr. GEESEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take thi! opportunity to present to the members of the House th, students from the fourth-grade class at Hillside Elemen tary School in New Cumberland.

The students are here under the auspices of their teacher, Mrs. Jane Coover, and mothers of students in thl

HOUSE BILL No. 1247

An Act amending the "Magisterial Districts Act," approved December 2, 1968 (P. L, 113!, No. 352), providing for the designation of Justlcesn as udistrlct iudees."

Thank you. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman henceforth presen

the request for introduction to the Speaker's chair' There are standard forms available for that purpose, an( the Speaker will be pleased to recognize the group fol . -


By Messrs. McGINNIS, WORRILOW and SALVATORE HOUSE BILL No. 1248

An Act to limit liahillty of landowners who make thelr land available for certaln recreational purposes.


you. Mr. GEESEY. I would be pleased to. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER. Will the group to which Mr. Geese)

made reference please rise and be recognized?

REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS

By Messrs. SULLIVAN and BEREN HOUSE BILL No, 1249

An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2), providing for certain exclusions from taxation.

Mrs. KERNICK, chairperson of Select Committee or Legislative Citations, presented the following citations which were read, and adopted:

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Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Messrs. McGINNIS, WORRILOW and SALVATORE HOUSE BILL N ~ , 1250

An Act authorizing the Department of Property and Supplies, with the approval of the Governor and the De- partment of Transportation, to sell and convey to Evelyn Detwiler, widow, ? certain tract of land in the Village of Oaks, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.


WHEREAS, Mr. Edgar J. Snyder will retire at the closf of the current school year as principal af the Middle School, Greenville, Pennsylvania after fifteen years o dedicated service to students, faculty and parents; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Snyder began a most distinguishe< teaching and coaching career in 1936 which spanne< twenty-five years, culminating in a most enviable life- time coaching record of one hundred fifty-two wins, sixty- one losses, fourteen ties and eleven championship,^; an(

WHEREAS, Throughout his career as teacher, coad and principal, Mr. Snyder has been an inspiration t< thousands of young people whose lives he influenced fol

By Messrs. MEBUS, BURNS, LEVI, GRING, NOYE, and W, D, HUTCHINSON HOUSE BILL NO, 1251

better citizenship. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of tht

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberation! to honor and pay tribute to Mr. Edgar J. Snyder on tht

An Act amending "The General County Assessment occasion of his forthconung retirement and to extend t<


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WHEREAS, David Bradford Winkler is being Bar-Mitz- vahed on May 26, 1975. David is the son of Henry and Arlene Winkler and is receiving his honor is Judaism.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates David Bradford Winkler on the occasion of his Bar-Mitzvah and wishes this fine young man every happiness and success in the years ahead; and further directs that a copy of this citation be dc- livered to David B. Winkler, 8426 Bridle Road, Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania 19111.

ALVIN KATZ

HOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES

WHEREAS, The Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Women's Guild of St. Perpetna Church of McKeesport is celebrating its twenty-fifth silver jubilee. A special mass will he celebrated an May 23, 1975, by the Very Reverend Bertin Roll; and

WHEREAS, the Society of Christian Mothers finds its sphere of action in the family, especially to the mothers, Its aim is to show them the way of attaining their own sanctification and that of their families and neighbors and

JOHN P. MILLIRON

HOUSE O F REPRErSENTATIVES

WHEREAS, Stanley E. Vizard has been chosen t p re- ,,iv, the N~~ Castle optimist Club's Dlst~ngu~shed citizen Award to be presented at a banquet in his honor, ~ \ l ~ ~ 28, 1975; and

LITHEREAS, Mr. Vizard, division manager with the N ~ W Castle office of the Liberty Mutual Insur- ance Company, has attained a responsible and enviable position in the insurance field; and

WHEREAS. &qr. vizard has contributed unselfishly of his time and talents to a whole host of community projects and organizations, including the New Castle Lions Club, !he Greater New Caqtle Association, public library. United Fund and many others.

Now therefore, the House o,f Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations to extend its sincere congratulations t o Stanley E. Vizard, and to his family, upon the occasion of the receipt of this most deserved award, and wishes him continued success in all of his endeavors; and Curther directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Stanley E. Vlzard, 220 E. Winter Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101.

THOMAS J . FEE

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HOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES 11925. bv Reverend W.A.E. Schewe at Messiah Lutheran

WHEREAS, Mr. Henry H. Young, city editor of "The Patriot, has received the Distinguished Service Award of the Pennsvlvania National Guard Association on April 5, 1975, in Lancaster in recognition of his outstanding journalism during the year 1974, in that he has distin- gushed h~mself for coverage and in-depth analysis of goverr~mental problems, corruption and reforms as well as National Guard, military and veterans affairs.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mr. Henry H. Young for his outstanding service to his community and to this profession; and takes note of the important role that Mr. Young and journalists of his calibre play toward guaranteeing open and honest government in a society and Nation founded on principles of free press and individual freedoms and further cites him for his leadership toward developing public awareness to the many facets of governmental action through his research

STEPHEN R. REED

HOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES

WHEREAS, The St. Nicholas-St. Mary's Grade School Basketball Team has won the First Diocesan Champion- ship of the Southern Division. This was an outstanding achievement by the boys of this school and they were ably coached by Clem Perluke and Bob Isaac. Also of great importantce to the success of the team were the school principal, Sister Nivarda, its spiritual moderator, Father Huntsman, and the school cheerleaders who helped spur the team on to victory.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania congratulates St. Nicho- las-St. Mary's Grade Schonl on the occasion of the St. Nicholas St. Mary's Basketball Team winning the First Diocesan Chamnionshin of the Southern Division. commends the team, coaches, cheerleaders, students and ad- ministration on their spirit and good sportsmanship, and wishes them every success in the future; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to St. Nicholas-St. Mary's Grade School, 240 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702.

BERNARD F. O'BRIEN

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE,S

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Moyer will cele- brate their golden weddinq anniversary May, 1975. Their happy union has been blessed by five children, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. These two peonle are highly respected by friends, neighbors and ac- auaintances as representing the finest in American life. Mrs. Moyer, nee Alma Rauch, and Mr. Moyer were married May 23, 1925.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Moyer on their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope that they may long continue t o enjoy their happy mar- nage; and further directs that a copy of this citation he de- livered to Mr. and Mrs. Raloh A. Moyer, 554 Minor Street, Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049.

JOSEPH R. ZELLFR

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WHEREAS. Rlr. and Rlrs RII<SPII D:ILIIIC~~ cdc.hraterl their golden \r.~dding anni\.er;:lry rccmtlp. Thrir h>pp? llnlon has been h l e ~ i r d h\. onr son. t,!', cranrluh~lclrrn. nnrl one meat-grandchild. These two people are highlv re- spec&d byfriends, neighbors and acquaintances representing the finest in American life. Mrs. Daubert, nee Betty Sweitzer, and Mr. Daubert were married April 22,

church: ,Vow therefore, the House of Representatives of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends it best wishes and congratuletions to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Daubert on their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar- rlage; and further directs that a copy of this citation he de- livere to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Daubert, 90 McLean Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702.

BERNARD F. O'BRIEN

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1 ahlv coached bv Clem 'Perluke and Bob Isaac. Also of great importance to the success of the team were the school nrincipal, Sister Nivarda, its spiritual moderator, Father Huntsman, and the school cheerleaders who helped spur the team on to victory.

Now therefore, the House ob Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania congratulates Clem Per- luke on the occasion of the St. Nicholas-St. Mary's Bas- ketball Team winninr! the First Diocesan Championship of the Southern Division. commends him for his dedication to the students and further commends him for helo- ine mold their lives in preparing them for high sschonl and adult life; and further directs that a CODY of this citation be de- livere to Clem Perluke. St. Nicholas-St. Mary's Grade School. 240 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, Prnn- slyvania 18702.

BERNARD F. O'BRIEN

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1 achievement bv the bovs of t h i s school and thev wt 1 ablv coached hv Clem 'Perluke and Bob Isaac, klqo of great importance to the success of the team were thr cchool principal, Sister Nivarda, its spiritual moderator. Father Huntsman, and the school cheerleaders who helped spur the team on to victory.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania conqratulates Bob Isaac on the occasion of the St. Nicholas-St. Mary's Bas- ketball Team winning the First Diocesan Championship of the Southern Division, commends him for his dedication to the students and further commends him for help- ing mold their lives in preparing them for high school and adult life; and further directs that a cooy of this citation be de- livered to Bob Isaac, St. Nicholas-St. Mary's Grade School, 240 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, Penn- slyvania 18702.

BERNARD F. O'BRTEN

I HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I WHEREAS, Reverend John 0. Reagle of Allentown celebrated his one hundredth birthday on April 24, 1975; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Reagle was born in Upper Mount Bethel Township, attended local public schools and was eraduated from Portland High School. He attended Ursinus College and Ursinus School of Theology. gradu- ating in 1897 and 1900 respectively. He attended Yale Divinity School and was granted an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio. He served as president of the East Pennsylvania Classis of the German Reformed Church, and in 1968 he received the Golden Deeds award from the Bangor Exchange Club: .,,A

I- '~~'HERE:\s, Reverend .John 0 Rcagle of .Allentown ic an outstand~ng citizen who exemplines thc firkst \.vrtucc

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for others over the years and wishes him continued success and every happiness in the future; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to C. J. "Gus" Dusckas, 2607 Buffalo Road, Erie, Pennsylvania.

BERNARD J. DOMBROWSKI

WHEREAS. May 15th has been designated as Memorial Day during this proclaimed week and is so designated to memorialize those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the performance of their duties; and

WHEREAS, In the City of Harrisburg, five such officers of the Harrisburg Police Bureau of the Department of Puh!ic Safety have lost their lives since the inception of

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the bureau. I Now therefore, the House of Renresentatives of the

Now therefore. the House of Reoresentatives of the 1 burg, 17101,

WHEREAS, Robert A. Evans has heen awarded the s t . George Award, the highest accolade the ~ ~ ~ h d i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ of Philadelphia presents to a layman for his thirty.two years of dedication to the Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Robert A. Evans has distinguished himself in both the professional world as vice president of the Personnel Division of the Philadelphia ~ a t i o n a l ~ ~ ~ k , in community service, and as a devoted husband and father of three children.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations to pay tribute to these five Harrisburg Police Of- f i c e r ~ and offers recognition to present and past members of the Capital City force in their continued work to pro- tect the public, preserve peace and order, prevent crime and solve crimes when such occur; and further directs that a copy of this citation he de- livered to the Capital City Lodge Number Twelve of the Fraternal Order of Police. 14 North Fifth Street. Harris-

~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ . - ~~ -- .~ - - Commonwealth df Pennsylvania congratulates Robert A. Evans for his many years of service to his community, in both his professional and non-professional capacity; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Robert A. Evans, 500 East Gorgas Lane, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania 19119.

ROSE TOLL


WHEREAS, Raymond Vogel of pittshurgh has won national honors hy winning the International ~ p p ~ ~ ~ t i ~ ~ . ship Contest of the united ~ ~ ~ t h ~ ~ h ~ ~ d of carpenters and Joiners of America. Mr. Vogel competed with con. testants from every state in the union and with those from Canada and won first place in general carpentry.

Now therefore, the House of ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t ~ t i ~ ~ ~ of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Raymond Vogel on winning top national honors in the ~ ~ t ~ ~ - national Apprenticeship Contest of the united hood of Carpenters and Joiners of ~ m e r i c a , commends this skilled artisan on his dedication and excellence and wishes him further success and happiness in the years ahead; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de. livered to Raymond Vogel, 202 Delano ~ ~ i ~ ~ , pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236.

JOSEPH V, ZORD


WHEREAS, There are 1326 American military men still listed as Missing in Action in the conflict of southeast Asia. Of this number, fifty-seven are unreturned prisoners of War. From Pennsylvania, there are men still missing in action of which three are known to be Prisoners of War. The families and friends of these men have been unsuccessful in attempts to know of thelr fate or plans for any release in the future. The National

STEPHEN R. REED


WHEREAS, Unemployment in the Nation and Common- wealth has dramatically increased, thus causing grave financial and human suffering for many Pennsylvanians now unemployed or recently unemployed. Without immediate and direct financial assistance through the present Unemployment Compensation program, families could have become destitute. The Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Department and its Bureau of Employment Security instituted dramatic steps to meet expectations of nnemployed, needy Pennsylvanians. such steps in- cluded obtaining Federal funds for seven hundred fifty temporary Bureau employees to handle applications and 'hocks and allowing for mail-in applications for claims. Further extended Office hours On and Holidays kept processing of applications up to date. The diligence and attitude of the employees of the Bureau of Employment Security is exemplary as has been the proper and swift action of the Department and Bureau to meet rising needs for their service in time of economic strife.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations to pay recognition and appreciation on behalf of a11 Pennsylvanians to the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry, the Honorable Paul J. Smith, the Director of the Bureau of Employment Security, John Clark and the employees of the Bureau of Employment Security for their unceasing efforts and concern for the needs and plight of others and convey to them this citation of commendation; and fmther directs that a copy of this citation he de- livered to Paul J. Smith, Department of Labor and In- dustry, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120.

STEPHEN R. REED

League of Families of American Missing in Action and Prisoners of War k e e ~ s alive the hope and effort to learn of these men and works for their release if they are alive.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ l ~ h Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera-

and adds its voice to those of this organization in the furtherance of their goals and commends them for this humanitarian work; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de-

livered Missing to in the Action National and ~ e ~ g u e Prisoners of of Families War-Pennsylvania of .qmerican Chapter, 3214 Brookfield Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109.

STEPHEN R, REED



Bethel Park High has been named ''Chapter of the Year" at the Distributive Education Clubs of America Annual State Career Development Con-

feE,"z ~ ~ r d , $ ~ ~ e ~ { ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ b f Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania congratulates the Bethel

Park the Year" High at School the Distributive chapter for Education being named Clubs "chapter of America of State Career Development 'Onference,

these fine young men and women on their efforts and wishes them continued success in the future; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Bethel Park High School, Church Road, Bethel Park, Pennsylvan~a 15201.

WHEREAS, May 11 through 17th is National Police Officers' Week, which shall be celebrated in the Cammon- wealth and in the City of Harrisburg, paying recognition properly owed those members of law enforcement agen- cies everywhere who presently and in the past devote time, energy and careers to preserve the public's safety; and

D. MICHAEL FISHER


WHEREAS, The St. Louise DeMarillac C.Y.O. Varsity Basketball Team finished second in the State C.Y.O. competition held at St. Vincent's College. The team was


FRED C. NOYE


WHEREAS, Glenside Fire Company No. 1 is celebrating its seventy-Fifth anniversary during 1975. Glenside Fire Company No. 1 was organized on February 12, 1900 and was granted a charter on May 17, 1900. Frank M. Ram- sey, Sr., was elected the first President. The first ap- paratus was a combination horse and hand drawn hose wagon which carried leather buckets and sections of leather fire hose with copper rivets. The first fire


WHEREAS, Larry Rickard of Roslyn has recently been chosen to the Philadelphia Inquirer's 1974 All-Area Foot- Sall, Second Team. This talented and resourceful hlgh school student represents the f ~ n e s t in off and on fleld sportsmanship and ability in Pennsylvania Interscholastic Football.

Now thcrdore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania heartily congratulates Larry Rickard of Roslyn on being named to the Philadel-

1975. LEGlSLATlVE J O U R N A L H O U S E 11 073

R. HARRY BITTLE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1074 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE May 7,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1 WHEREAS, The coaches and all the members of the

Hughesville High Srhool Football Team distinguished themselves by winning the 1974 Class B West Branch Football Championship; and

WHEREAS, Seven members of that championship team brought further honor upon themselves and their school hy being named to the West Branch All-Star Football Team, namely: Jim Snyder, Tony Lupold, Tim Snyder, Eric Booth, Tandy Bigger, Marty Hasselman and Dave Bailey; and

WHEREAS. The coaches and members of the Hughes- I I ville High School Football Team, and the above named,

All-Star honorees in particular. have demonstrated those / enviable attributes of self sacrifice, team play, and good i

dous strength, lightning reflexes, superb balance and lasting endurance found only in the finest wrestlers in gaining this coveted championship.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania salutes Bill Bertrand of Burgettstown Area High School on gaining the one

he so richly deserves; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Bill Bertrand. 63 Dinsmore Avenue, Burgetts- town, Pennsylvania 15021.

JOHN L. BRUNNER sportsmanship.

Now therefore. t h ~ House of Renresentatives of the MOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania na;ses in its deliberal 1 tions to pay tribute to thk coach&, managers and mrm- bers of the Hughesville High School Foothall Team, 1974 1 Class B West Branch Football Champions, and West Branch -411-Star honorees: Jim Snyder, Tony Lupold, Tlm Snyder. Eric Booth. Tandv Bieeer. Martv Hassel- man and Dave Bailey, eommendi them on their" skill and I athletic excellence, and wishes them every success and 1

JOSEPH V. GRIECO 1

WHEREAS, Mrs. Johanna Kasper of 412, Chestnut Street, Johnstown, has celebrated her eighty-nlnth b ~ r t h - day; and

WHEREAS. Mrs. Johanna Kasner was a devoted mother and family woman; and

WHEREAS. Mrs. Johanna Kasper is an outstanding citizen who exemplifies the finest virtues of Amerlcan life and has won the respect of her many friends, neighbors and acquaintances.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsy!vania heartily congratulates Mrs. Johanna Kasr~er of Johnstown on her eighty-ninth birthday and wishes her the best of health and further appreciation from all who have come to know and thus


WHEREAS, James Snyder, an outstanding member of the Hughesville High School Wrestling Team, won the Sectional PIAA Championship in his weight class and wrestled in the Districts, defaulting only because of an

respect and admire her; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Mrs. Johanna Kasper, 412 Chestnut Street,

Pennsylvania 15906,

PATRICK A. GLEASON

~ n j u r y . Now therefore, the Housc of Representatives of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates James Snyder on his outstanding performance as a wrestler and wishes this fine athlete continued success in all his future endeavors; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to James Snyder, c/o Hughesville High School, Hughesville, Penn~ylvania 17737.

V. GRIECo


WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Fritz celebrated their golden wedding anniversary recently. Their happy union has been blessed by five children, fifteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. These two people are highly respected by friends, neighbors and acquaint- auces as representing the finest in American life. The couple was married April 6, 1925 by the late Reverend Willis Dries at Normal Square Chapel.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Fritz on their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar- rrage; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Mr. and Mrs. ITarold S. Fritz, R. D. 1, Andreas, Pennsylvania 18211.

K. KLINGAMAN. SR.

IIOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WHEREAS. The Montoursville Area High School Bas- ketball Team won the West Branch Conference Cham- pionship, the District Four Class R PIAA Championship and was runner-up in the Eastern Regionals and com- piled a most enviable twenty-seven wins and one loss record in 1974-1975.

Now therefore, thc House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania congratulates head coach Harry H. Binger, Jr., assistant coach, Gary B. Williams and team memhers Greg Thomas and Mark Molesky, both of whom received All-State Honorable Mention, Ed- ward Peterson, Scott Simonson. Rick Fowler, Rob Bar- hour, Bernie McCloskey, Doug Brown, Cliff Larson and Tim Packard, on a truly championship season and wishes them continued success in all of their future endeavors; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to the Coaches and Team Members, Montours- ville Area High School, 100 North Arch Street, Montours- ville, Pennsylvania 17754.

JOSEPH V. GRIECO


WHEREAS, Chris Shaner, an outstanding member of the Hughesville High School wrestling team, won Sectional and District PIAA championships and placed second in the ~ ~ g i ~ n ~ l ~ in his weight "lass.

NOW therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Chris Sha- ner on his outstanding performance as a wrestler and wishes this fine athlete continued success in all his


WHEREAS, Bill Bertrand of Burgettstown Area High School recently captured the PIAA Class B one hundred eighty-five pound wrestling title; and

WHEREAS. Bill Bertrand, who had earlier captured first place in the WPIAL Class B tournament, finished the season with an exemplary record of twenty-four wins and a single loss; and

WHEREAS, Bill Bertrand demonstrated the tremen-

future endeavors; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Chris Shaner, c/o Hughesville High School, Hughesville, Pennsylvania 17737.

JOSEPH V. GRIECO


WHEREAS, Craig Shaner, an outstanding member of the Hughesville High School wrestling team, won second

1975. LEGISLATIVE JOURNALHOUSE 1075

place in the Sectionals, third place in the Districts, third place in the Regionals and fourth place in the State PIAA Championships in his weight class.

Now therefore, the I~louse of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Craig Sha- ner on his outstanding performance as a wrestler and wishes this fine athlete continued success in all his future endeavors; and further dirccts that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Craig Shaner, c,/o Hughesville High School, Hughesville, Pennsylvania 17737.

JOSEPH V. GRIECO

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I WHEREAS. Eric Booth, an outstanding member of the

5Iughesville High School wrestling team, won the Sec- tional, District and Regional PIAA Championship in his ' weight class.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Eric Booth on his outstanding performance as a wrestler and wishes this fine athlete continued success in all his future en- ' deavors; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Eric Booth, c/o Hughesville High School, Hughesville, Pennsylvania 11737.

JOSEPH V. GRIECO I

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I WHEREAS, Captain Patrick J. Hankinson was named

co-reeivient of Mercyhurst College's Third Annual Law i Enforcemen1 Award . Captain Ilinkinson, commander of / Troop E, Pennsylvania State Paiice was cited for his twenty-two years of service to the Commonwealth a s a l l r n i mfrircemrnt officer: for his cxemolarv leadershl~ as . ~~ - troop commander or itate policemen ;n Erie, Crawford, Venango, aind Warrcn Counties, and for his humanity and humility in performing his duties to further the cause of jusfice.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Captain P,t,irk .I. Hankinson on the honor of receivine Mercv- . ~- - ~ - ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~

hurst College's Law Enforcement Award, commends him on his dedication and service to the Pennsylvania State Police and the cause of justice, and wishes him every happiness and success in the years ahead; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Cantain Patrick J . Hankinson. 1160 Western ... .... ~ ~ ~ - ~~

Lane. Erie, P&msylvania 16505. 1 DAVID S. HAYES


WHEREAS, The Honorable Edward H. Carney was named co-recipient of Mercyhurst College's Third Annual Law Enforcement Award. Judge Carney is the president judge of the Erie County Court of Common Pleas and was cited for his dedication and service to the people of Erie County as a iawyer, district attorney and judge; fur his contribution to criminal justice education at Mer- cyhurst College and for his humanlty and interest in young people as a counselor and friend.

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates The Hon- orable Edward H. Carney on the honor of receiving Mer- cyhurst College's Law EnCorcement Award, commends him on his dedication and service to justice and humanity, and wishes him every happiness and success in the years ahead; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to I-Ionorahle Edward H. Carney, Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501.

DAVID S. HAYES


TVHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Kauderer recently were honored wilh thc Girard-Lake City Exchange Club's

1975 Book of Golden Deeds Award in recognition of their community service; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kauderer has been active all her life in school. church and communitv atfairs and Mr. Kaud- ercr has also been active in chu;ch affairs, serving as an

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honorvd with the G G a r d - ~ a k e City Exchange Club's 1975 Book of Golden Deeds Award, comemnds them on their unselfish and dedicated effnrts, and wishes them every happiness and personal fulfillment in the future; and further directs that a copy of this citation he de- livered to Mr. and Mrs. Eriwin C. Kauderer. Mechanic -~ - ~ ~ ~ . ~~ - ~ -~~

Street, Lake City, ~ennsy iv in ia 16423

DAVID S. HAYES


WHEREAS, Betty Ann Peterson has been honored by being selected the 1975 Dogwood Queen to reign over the Phoenixville Jaycees twenty-fourth Annual Dogwood Fcstival-Armed Forces Day Festivities. Betty has distinguished herself as an outstanding student at Phoenix- ville Area High School, exemplified by being selected into membership of the National Honor Society and has been recognized as the recipient of the Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution Good Citizen Award.

Now thereforc, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania commends Miss Peterson for outstanding achievement and selection as the 1915 Dogwood Queen and wishes hcr health and happiness, and continued success in future years; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de- livered to Miss Betty Ann Peterson, 30 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460.

DAVID S. HAYES

RECESS The SPEAKER The Chair recognizes the majority

whip. Mr. MANDERINO. Mr. Speaker, I move that this

Ilouau do now be in recess until 4 p.m.

On the question, Will the House agree to the motion'? Motion was agreed to.

AFTER RECESS The time of recess having expired, the House was

called to order.

THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE (Peter E. Perry) IN THE CHAIR

MASTER ROLL CALL The roll was taken and was as follows:

YEAS-168

Abraham Anderson. J, Arthurs Barber Rellomini Bennett Bcren Berlin Berson Bittle Blackwell Ronetto Bradley Brunner BU~IIS

Giileipie Gillette Goodman Green Grieco Gring Hamilton. J. H. Hammock Hasay Haskell

3Ienhorn lililanovieh Miller. M. E. Miller, M. E.. Jr. Milliron

scirica Seltzer Shclhamer Shelton Shuman Sirianni Smith. E. Smith. L. Spencer Stapleton stout Taddonin Taylor Thomas Toll

1076 LEGISLATIVE J O U R N A L H O U S E May 7,

Butera Caputo Clmlni Cohen Cole Cowell Cramford Cumberland Davles DeMedio Deverter Dicarlo Dletr Dininni Dombrowski Dorr Dovle ~ciensberger Englehart Fawcett Fee Plscher Fi-hcr Fiaherty Foster. A. Foster. W. Fryer Gallagher

Hayes. S. E. O'Brier. Iiepford O'ICeefe Hill Oliver Hopkins Pancoast Hutchinson, A. Perri Irvis Perry Itkin Petrarca Katz Pitts Kelly, A. P. Polite Kerntck Pratt Kistler Prrndergast ;<lingaman I'yles Kowaiyshyn Happaport Kuase 3eed LaMarca Rrnninger Laudadio Xenwicli I.uughlin Rhodes Lehr Ricllardson Letterman Ritter Levi Rornanclli Lineolll Ross Lynch Ru,ogiero niandcrmo Ryuo hianmiller Saivatore NIcCail Seheaffer nlcclatchy Schmitt McGinnis Schweder McLane

NOT VOTING-35

Turner Ustynoski Valieenti Vann vroon Wagner Wansacz Wargo Weidner Westerberg Whelan Wilson Wiit, R. W. Wi1t.W.W. Wojdak Worri!"," Wright Yahner Yotin ZearPors Zeller Zord Zwikl

Fmeman. SDeake~

House bill No. 749, printer's No. 847; House bill No. 752, printer's No. 850; House bill No. 957, printer's No. 1093; and House bill No. 958, printer's No. 1094.

On the question, Will the House agree to the motion? Motion was agreed to.

BILLS TAKEN FROM TABLE AND I REREFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the majority leader.

Mr. IRVIS. Mr. Speaker, I have also been instructed to remove from the table and to rerefer the following bills to the Appropriations Committee for a fiscal note, I and I so move: I -

House bill No. 688, printer's No. 776; and Housc bill No. 1076, printer's No. 1234.

Brandt IIalverson McGraw Shane Cessar Hayes, D. S. MeIntyre Shupnik Davis, D. M. Hutchinsun, W. Morris Stahl DiDonato Johnson. J. O'Connell Sullivan

RESOLUTIONS REPORTED AS COMMITTED Reported from Committee on Game! and Fisheries.

HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 71 By Mr. IRVIS HOUSE BILL No. 972 By Mr. RENWICK

On the question, Will the House agree to the motion?

'The SPEAKER. One hundred sixty-eight members having indicated therr presence, a master roll is estab- lished.

That the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint a seven member bipartisan committee, four from the majority and three from the minority, to study and investigate the questions and concerns of the public relating to ;he Southeastern Pennsvlvania Transoortat~on

D1.eibelbis Kcliy, J. B. O'Donnell Svieeney Motion was agreed to. George Kneppcr Parher, H. S. T ~ Y O U ~ Gleason Kolter Pievskll Walrh. T. P. Gleeson Ledcrcr H1c~i.r Whittle-,ey GreenReld McCue Saioom

l3IL1,S REPORTED AND CONSIDERED FIRST TIME AND TABLED

H ~ ~ ~ E N ~ , 969 By Mr. RENWICK

An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, I937 (P. L. 1225, No. 3161, further regulating damage done by hunters.

AutGri ty with a view to im?roviig the same. .

I Reporteci from Committee an Rules.

IIOUSE EESOLUTPON No. 92 By Mr. IRVIS

That the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall appoint a select coinmiltee of the House consisting of five members of the Agriculture Commiltee, three from the majority and two from the minority, and five members of the Conservation Committee, three from the ma'jjority and two from the minority to investigate water use planning for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Iteportrd from Committee on Rules. I

An Art amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), authorizing Pennsylvania Game Protectors to use a flashing or rotating red light on officially marked Game Commission vehicles to stop and inspect vehicles for the illegal transportation or con- cealment of wild birds or wild animals protected by the act.

Reported from Committee on Game and Fisheries.

HOUSE BILL No. 1174 By Mr. BRUNNER

An Act amending the "Local Tax Collection Law," approved May 25, 1945 (P. L. 1050, No. 394), changing provisions relating to penalties.

Reported from Committee on Finance.

BILLS REPORTED AS AMENDED AND CONSIDERED FIRST TIME AND TABLED

I-Iuuse bill No. 453, printer's No. 502; House bill No. 960, printer's No. 1277; House bill No. 516, printer's No. 570; House bill No. 527, printer's No. 581:

BILLS TAKEN FROM TABLE

The SPEAKER pro tcmpore. The Chair recognizes the majority leader.

Mr. R V Mr. Speaker, the Rules Committee has instructed me to remove the following bills from the table f a r a vote, and I so move:

/ An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," approved December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), pravidlng that the payment of certain taxes to a school dlstrict of the first class A shall be a credit against certain other taxes.


An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," approved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. 2). exeinpting certam fish feed from the sales tax.

Reported from Committee on Finance.


House bill No 720, printer's No. 817; I Reported from Committee an Finance.

LEGISLATIVE J O U R N A L H O U S E

HOUSE BILL No. 932 By Mr. RENWICK

An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 3181, adding the term "resident" and specifying the meaning of the term for the purpose of the act.

Reported from Committee on Game and Fisheries.

HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REI'ERRED By Messrs. RAPPAPORT, GLEASON, FINEMAN,

IRVIS, CESSAR, WEIDNER, FISHER, D. S. HAYES, YOHN, Mrs. FAwCETT, Messrs. WHELAN, STOUT, Mrs. KERNICK, Mrs. TOLL, Mrs. KELLY, Messrs. BERLIN, RITTER and MANDERINO

MOUSE BILL No. 1253

An Act imposing a State tax on contracts with the Commonwealth to be used to finance certain election ex- pense,

Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. M. E. MILLER HOUSE BILL No. 1259

An Act authorizing the Department of Property and Supplies with the aproval of the Governor and the Penn- sylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to transIer certain Project 70 lands in Lancaster County to the Depart- ment of Transportation for a highway project under certain conditions.

~ ~ f ~ ~ ~ ~ d to Committee on State Government.

By Messrs. M. E. MILLER, JR, and LINCOLN HOUSE BILL No. 1260

An Act arnenrling Title 53 (Municipalities ,Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, addlng ~rovisions relating to the valuation and assessment of real property subject to local taxation, imposing duties on the State Tax Equalization Board, requiring certif~cation of county directors of assessments and assessors, prescribing penalties and making repeals.


By Messrs. GALLAGHER, IRVIS, FINEMAN, Mrs. KELLY, Mrs. CRAWFORD, Messrs. GREEKFIELD, MORRIS, BERLIN, BERSON, LINCOLN, DiCARLO, MILANOVICH, SHUPNIK, PANCOAST, SCHWEDER, McLANE, PRATT, RICHARDSON and PARKER

HOUSE BILL No. 1254

An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April 29. 1959 (P. L. 58, No. 32). providing for stop-arm mecha- nisms on school buses and providing a penalty.

Referred Committee On Transportation'

By Messrs, ECKENSBERGER, ZORD, DOYLE, ZELLER, POLITE, LEHR, PITTS, REED, GIAMAIARCO, PRATT, CIMINI, CUMBERLAND and STAPLETON HOUSE BILL No. 1261

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offmses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, approved November 25, 1970,(P. L. 707, No. 2301, further clarifying the offense .f lolterlng.


BY Messrs. ECKENSBERGER. ZORD. DOYLE. ZELLER. An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949,"

approved Marcli 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 141, further providing for exceptional children and reimbursements for certain special education services, and making appropriations.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

Bv Messrs. COHEN. DiDONATO, LEDERER,

POLITE, LEHR, PITTS, REED, GIAMMARCO, PRATT, CIMINT and CUMBERLAND (By Request)

HOUSE BILL No. 1262

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding and deleting certain definitions, providing additional penalties from crimes committed with deadly weapons and making an editorial change.

Mrs. TOLL, Mcssrs. M. P. MULLEN, GLEESON, BRADLEY and ROSS HOUSE BBLL No. 1255

An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3 , 1937 (P: L . 1333, No. 3201, providing fnndng for certaln advertising purposes and making an appropriation.


An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs. approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), providing fundine far certain advertisinr wuruoses and makine an By Messrs. ECKENSBERGER. ZORD. DOYLE.

Reierred to Committee on Law and Justice.

By Messrs. FLAHERTY, GEISLER, TRELLO, M. M. MULLEN, Mrs. KERNICK, Messrs. FISHER, ZORD, MRKONIC, ABRAHAM, WANSACZ, Mrs. KELLY and Mr. COHEN

HOUSE BILL No. 1263

By Messrs. COHEN, DiDONATO, LEDERER, Mrs. TOLL, Messrs. M. P. MULEN, GLEESON and ROSS HOUSE BILL No. 1256

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approp?iation. ZELLER, POLITE, LEHR, PITTS, REED,

Referred to Committee an State Government. GIAMMARCO, PRATT, CIMINI, CUMBERLAND and STAPLETON HOUSE BILL No. 1264

An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," approved July 31, 1968 (P. L. 805, No. 247). requiring the Commonwealth to conform to building and zoning ordinances.

By Messrs. COHEN, DiDONATO, LEDERER, An Act amending the Pennsylvania Consolidated Stat- Mrs. TOLL, Messrs. M. P. MULLEN, GLEESON utes Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) approved November and ROSS HOUSE BILL No. 1Zj7 25, 1970 (P. L. 707, No. 230), defining the term catastrophe.

An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," Referred to Committee on Law and Justice. approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), providing ior comoensatlon of certain wersons BY Messrs. ECKENSBERGER. ZORD. DOYLE. - ~~

I Referred to Committee on State Government. ZELLER, POLITE, LEHR, REED, GIAMMARCO. PRATT. SCIRICA. CIMINI. . -

By Messrs. COHEN, DiDONATO, LEDERER, CUMBERLAND and STAPLETON Mrs. TOLL, Messrs. M. P . MULLEN, GLEESON HOUSE BILL No. 1265

and ROSS HOUSE BILL NO. 1258 An Act establishing an additional court of the minor

1078 LEGISLATIVE J O U R N A L H O U S E May 7

judiciary under the Unified Judicial System to be known as the Central Justice Court;***.


By Messrs. ECKENSBERGER, ZORD, DOYLE, ZELLER, POLITE, LEHR, PITTS, GIAMMARCO, PRATT, SCIRICA, CIMINI, CUMBERLAND and STAPLETON

HOUSE BILL No, 1266


By Messrs. NOYE, REED, M. E. MILLER, JR., SCHEAFFER, KISTLER, BITTLE, GEESEY, CIMINI and ZWIKL HOUSE BILL No. 1274

An Act amending the "Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association Act," approved June 11, 1968 (P. L. 149, No. 841, providing for coverage to p a ~ d f~remen when acting as volunteer firemen during off-duty hours.

An Act amending Tltle 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consol~dated Statutes, further defining the state of intoncation or drugged condition which may be offered bv defendants to negate certain elements of a crim~nal offense.

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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of t h e and KELLY HOUSE BILL No. 127G Pennsylvania Consohdated Statutes, chang~ng the tlme A, Act amending the Horse Racing Law,,, ap- limitations for prosecution of certain offenses. nroved Decemher 1 1 . Iqf i7 (P T,. 707, No. 331), changlng

lr the locatinn of h n r w

Referred to Committee On State

BY Messrs. LYNCH, COLE, DeMEDIO, SHUMAN, HOPKINS, PRENDERGAST and NOVAK

HOUSE BILL No. 1275 Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

By Messrs. ECKENSBERGER, ZORD, DOYLE, ZELLER, POLITE, LEHR, PITTS, REED, GIAMMARCO, PRATT, SCIRICA, CIMINI, CUMBERLAND and STAPLETON

HOUSE BILL No. 1268

~~~~~~ -... ~- -...-- , emnlovment of nuhlic

An Act directing the Legislative Reference Bureau to compile and publish a revised compilation of laws relating to war veterans, and making an appropriation.

Rererred to Committee on Military and Veterans Af- fairs.

Bv Messrs. ENGLEHART. MANMILLER. PIEVSKY

Referred to Committee on Judiciary ~~~ ~ ~ ~ - - ~ ~ - - - , .. .. ~. . -

terms and further providing f c race meetings. license renewal, I ' - . . "

By Messrs. ECKENSBERGER, ZORD, DOYLE, / employes.

ZELLER, POLITE. LEI-IR, PITTS, REED, Referred to Committee on State Government GIAMMARCO. PRATT, SCIRICA. CIMINI. CUMBERLAND and STAPLETON

HOUSE BILL No 1269

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, changing the grading of certain theft offenses.


By Meisrs. ECKENSBERGER, ZORD, DOYLE, ZELLER, POLITE, LEHR, PITTS, REED, GIAMMARCO, PRATT, CIMINI, CUMBERLAND and STAPLETON HOUSE BILL NO. 1270

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, clarifying the offense of obscenity in regard to certain motion pictures.


BY Messrs. McCLATCHY, PITTS, PYLES and VROON HOUSE BILL NO. 1271

An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, No. 14), limiting the increase in the tax levy during any one year without a favorable referendum.

Referred to Committee on Education.

By Messrs. PITTS, McCLATCHY and VROON HOUSE BILL No. 1272

Referred to Committee on Transportation. By Messrs. PITTS, WESTERBERG, ZELLER,

McCLATCHY, POLITE, VROON. PETRARCA and BY Messrs. DeMEDIO, NOVAK, SHUMAN. HOPKINS

By Messrs. DeMEDIO, NOVAR, SHUMAN, ZELLER, MRKONIC, CIMINI and HOPKINS

HOUSE BILL No. 1277

An Act amending the "Veterans Preference Act of 1957," approved July 8, 1957 (P. L. 557, No. 309), further defining "employee."

Referred to Committee on Military and Veterans Af- fairs.

By Messrs. DeMEDIO, NOVAK, SHUMAN, ZELLER, MRKONIC, CIMINI, PRENDERGAST, GILLESPIE, COLE and HOPKINS HOUSE BILL No. 1278

An Act amending the act of April 1, 1909 (P. L. 95, No. 561, entitled "An act providing for payment of pension to either the widow, minor children, or dependent parent of any soldier of the National Guard of Pennsyl- vania or Naval Force of Pennsylvania, who may die from injuries received, or who may he killed, or who two Years prior to the passage of this act may have been killed, in l ~ n e of duty, in actlve service, under orders of the Governor; ***," providing for the payment of the pension, by the Adjutant General and directing the approprlatlon to the Department of MlliLary Affairs.


By Messrs. WAGNER, TURNER and R. W. WILT IfOUSE BILL No. 1279

An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April 29, 1959 (P. L: 58, No. 321, further providing for exemption from reglstratlon of self-propelled golf carts.

Referred to Committee on Transvortation.

ZWIKL HOUSE BILL No. 1273 / and ZELLER IlOUSE BILL No. 1280

An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58, No. 32), requiring the Pennsylvania State Police to compile, maintain and use a list of per- suns providing wrecker service.

An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April An Act requiring the Civil Service Commission to make 29, 1959 (P. L. 58. No. 321, defining certain evidence re- certain reports concerning the enforcement of veterans quired as to violations for passing school buses. preference undzr the c iv~ l service laws.


Kufcrred to Committee on Military and Veterans Af- An Act amending the "Civil Service Act," approved fairs. August 5, 1941 (P. L. 752, No. 286). changing the provi-

slons relatine to oualifications of veterans for certaln - BY Mesgrs. DeMEDIO, NOVAK, PRENDERGAST, 1 ~osil ions.

ZELL1'K, ILIRKoNIC, CIMIN1, and HOPKINS Referred to Committee on Mil~tary and Veterans Af- HOUSE BILL No. 1281 pairs,

By Messrs. DeMEDIO, NOVAK and HOPKINS Referred to Committee on Military and Veterans Af-

HOUSE BILL No. 1283 fairs.

An Act amending the act af June 21, 1963 (P. L. 174, Xn. 104). entitled "An act granting and regulating exemption from paymcnt of real estate taxes by war veterans in need thereof who are blind, paraplegic or have suf- lcred the loss of two or more limbs as a result of military service; ***" removing the requirements that need be shown to qualify for the exemption and extending the exemption to certain widows.


By Messrs. DeMEDIO, LYNCH, NOVAK, SHUMAN, COLE, HOPKINS and ZELLER

1282

An Act providing for display of the flag of the United States for deceased service persons killed at war in the municipality or township of his residence.

Referred to Committee un Military and Veterans Af- fairs.

An Act providing for adoption of a capital improve- By Messrs. DeMEDIO, NOVAK, MRKONIC, ZELLER, ment project to be financed from current revenues of the General Fund, and making an appropriation. HOPKINS and SHUMAN HOUSE BILL No. 1290

n y M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . D e ~ ~ ~ 1 o , NOVAK, MRKONIC, ZELLER and SHUMAN HOUSE BILL No. 1288

An Act creating a Pennsylvania Service Medal for Vet- erans of World War 11, Korea, and Vietnam,


By Messrs. DeMEDIO, STOUT, NOVAK and HOPKINS HOUSE BILL No. 1289

An Act amending the act of January 25, 1966 (1965 P . L . 1546, No. 541), entitled "An act providing scholar- ships and providing funds to sccure Federal funds for qualified students of the Comnlonwealth of Pennsylvanla who need financial assistance lo attend postsecondary institutions af higher learning, making an appropriation, and providing for the of this act," further defining "financial need."

Referred to Committee on Appropriations

BY Messrs. LYNCH, COLE, DeMEDIO, SHUMAN, HOPKINS, ZELLER and NOVAK

HOUSE BILL No. 1284

An Act creating the Vietnam Memorial Commission a! a temporary body to develop detailed plans for the cre- ation of a State Memorial Forest of hemlock trees with markers honoring Pennsylvania servicemen killed in the Vietnam Conflict and to snhmit a renort of i t s findinrs ~ ~~ ~ ~-~~ ~. ~-~ -- - ~ - - ~ - recommendations and urovosed leeislation to the Genera: Assembly.

Referred to Committce on Military and Veterans Af- fairs.

By Messrs. DeMEDIO and NOVAK HOUSE BILL No. 1285


HOUSE BILL No. 1286

An Act amending the "Second Class County Code,' approved July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 2301, changing membershiv of and urov~dine for Disabled American ~ -~~~

Veterans a's members'on thenboard of manaeers of a - memorial hall.

Referred to Committce on Military and Veterans Af- f a ~ r s .

By Messrs. DeMEDIO, NOVAK, COLE, ZELLER, MRKONIC, CIMINI, HOPKINS and SHUMAN

HOUSE BILL No. 1281

An Act making an appropriation to the Beacon Lodge Camp for the Bllnd, Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

Referred to Commitlee on Appropriations.

By Messrs. DeMEDIO, LYNCH, NOVAK, ZELLER, MRKONIC, CIMINI and COLE

HOUSE BILL No. 1291

An Act amending the act of June 21, 1963 (P. L. 174, Nu. 1041, entitled "An act granting and regulating exemption from uavment of real estate taxes bv war veterans in need ihere'of'who are blind. ***" further exemutine certain widows from taxation.

Referred to Cornmiltee on Finance.

By Messrs. DeMEDIO, LYNCH, COLE, SHUMAN, CIMINI, HOPKINS, PRENDERGAST, GILLESPIE, MRKONIC, ZELLER and NOVAK

HOUSE BILL No. 1292

An Act amending the act of May 22, 1945 (P. L. 837, No. 337). entitled as amended. "An act providing for and requiriik in certain cases preference i n appoinhents to and retention in public posilion or on public works for honorably discharged persons ***" further providing for certam preferences for disabled veterans.


By Messrs. DeMEDIO, STOUT, NOVAK, ZELLER, MRKONIC, CIMINI and LYNCH

HOUSE BILL No. 1293

An Act making an appropriation to the Department of IIlilitary Affairs for the payment of gratuities for the children of certain veterans of certain conflicts.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

1080 LEGISLATIVE J O U R N A L H O U S E May 7,

Referred to Committee on Military and Veterans Af- Motion was agreed to, and (at 4:09 p.m.. c.d.t.) the fairs. House adjourned.

By Messrs. DeMEDIO, STOUT and NOVAK No' 1294

An Act providing for direct, financial assistance to certain Vietnam Veterans attend~ng approved schools under the Federal Educational Assistance Program and making an appropriation.

ADJOURNMENT Mr. MILLIRON moved that this House do now adjourn

until ~ ~ ~ ~ d ~ ~ , M~~ 27, 1975, at 1 p.m., e.d.t.

o n the question, Will the House agree to the motion?

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