House of Representatives
Daily Session Update
Prepared by the Office of the Parliamentarian
October 24, 2017
Communications Received
October 19, 2017
To the Honorable House of Representatives
Of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 15 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, I am returning herewith, without my approval, House Bill 59, Printer’s Number 2255.
In February 2015, I expanded Medicaid to ensure that Pennsylvanians can receive affordable, straightforward, accessible healthcare without unnecessary delays and confusion. Because of this expansion, more people have access to health care, thousands of jobs were created, and billions of dollars were infused into the economy.
Medicaid has served as a critical resource for Pennsylvanians who are suffering from a substance use disorder as our Commonwealth battles an unprecedented prescription drug and heroin public health crisis. Through Medicaid expansion, almost 124,000 newly eligible Medicaid enrollees were able to access drug and alcohol treatment that is critical to helping patients recover from their problems with addiction.
This legislation does not promote health coverage, access and treatment for our seniors, individuals with disabilities and individuals suffering from a substance use disorder. Instead, this legislation increases costs, crates unnecessary delays and confusion, penalizes individuals who need healthcare, and terminates health coverage for those who need it the most.
For the reasons set forth above, I must withhold my signature from House Bill 59, Printer’s Number 2255.
Sincerely,
Tom Wolf
Governor
HB 59 Placed Upon the Table
Communications Received From the Senate
The Clerk of the Senate being introduced, returned bills from the House of Representatives numbered and entitled as follows, viz:
HB 674
With information that the Senate has passed the same with amendment in which the concurrence of the House of Representatives is requested.
The Clerk of the Senate being introduced, informed that the Senate has concurred in the amendments made by the House of Representatives by amending said amendments to House Bill numbered and entitled as follows, viz:
HB 785
Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House of Representatives for its concurrence.
The Clerk of the Senate being introduced, informed that the Senate has concurred in the amendments made by the House of Representatives to Senate Bills numbered and entitled as follows, viz:
SB 222
SB 242
SB 260
Voting Schedule
Concurrence in Senate Amendments
| |
Motion to Suspend for A04454 for HB 674, PN 2624 (Neuman) | 110 – 74 (Failed) |
Question of Constitutionality (Dush) | 167 – 17 (Constitutionality Sustained) |
| 109 – 75 |
184 – 0 |
Concurrence in Senate Amendments as Further Amended by the Senate to House Amendments as Amended
Motion to Proceed on HB 785, PN 2632 (Reed/Dermody) | 161 – 23 |
181 – 3 |
Bills on Second Consideration
Bill Agreed to on Second Consideration | |
Bill Agreed to on Second Consideration | |
Bill Agreed to on Second Consideration | |
Bill Agreed to on Second Consideration | |
Bill Agreed to on Second Consideration |
Bills on Third Consideration
185 – 1 Sent to Senate for Concurrence | |
173 – 11 Sent to Senate for Concurrence | |
124 – 60 Sent to Senate for Concurrence | |
184 – 0 Sent to Senate for Concurrence |
Bills Signed by the Speaker
HB 674
HB 790
SB 222
SB 242
SB 260
SB 690
SB 691
Bills Referred
HR 569 To Uncontested Calendar Under Rule 35 – Supplemental Calendar
HR 576 Consumer Affairs
HR 577 To Uncontested Calendar Under Rule 35
HB 1872 Judiciary
HB 1875 Urban Affairs
HB 1876 Health
HB 1877 Education
HB 1878 Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness
HB 1879 Commerce
HB 1880 Urban Affairs
HB 1881 Transportation
HB 1882 Judiciary
Bills Recommitted
HB 86 To Appropriations
HB 1335 To Appropriations
HB 1856 To Appropriations
HB 1866 To Appropriations
SB 651 To Appropriations
SB 785 To Appropriations
Bills ReReferred
Bills Reported from Committee
HB 429 From Appropriations Re-Reported as Committed
HB 1386 From Appropriations Re-Reported as Committed
HB 1653 From Appropriations Re-Reported as Committed
HB 1845 From Appropriations Re-Reported as Committed
HB 1854 From Appropriations Re-Reported as Committed
SB 651 From Appropriations Re-Reported as Amended
HB 674 From Rules Re-Reported as Committed
HB 785 From Rules Re-Reported as Amended
HB 790 From Rules Re-Reported as Committed
Bills Removed from the Tabled Calendar and Placed on the Active Calendar
HB 28
HB 74
HB 475
HB 558
HB 593
HB 697
HB 871
HB 882
HB 998
HB 1021
HB 1105
HB 1385
HB 1401
HB 1450
HB 1460
HB 1477
HB 1479
HB 1495
HB 1515
HB 1519
HB 1554
HB 1555
HB 1556
HB 1557
HB 1595
HB 1793
HB 1835
HB 1836
Bills Removed from the Active Calendar and Placed on the Tabled Calendar
HB 28
HB 74
HB 475
HB 593
HB 697
HB 871
HB 882
HB 998
HB 1021
HB 1105
HB 1385
HB 1450
HB 1477
HB 1479
HB 1495
HB 1515
HB 1519
HB 1554
HB 1555
HB 1556
HB 1557
HB 1595
House Resolutions Adopted
A Resolution recognizing October 29, 2017, as "Psoriasis Day" in Pennsylvania on behalf of the many individuals who suffer from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2017 as "Blindness Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution recognizing the week of October 22 through 28, 2017, as "National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution recognizing the week of October 23 through 31, 2017, as "Red Ribbon Week" in Pennsylvania and encouraging Pennsylvanians to participate in drug prevention education activities throughout the year to demonstrate their strong commitment to a drug-free Commonwealth. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution honoring the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 2017. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2017 as "Cybersecurity Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution recognizing October 26, 2017, as "Lights On Afterschool Day" in Pennsylvania. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2017 as "American Made Month" in Pennsylvania and encouraging the purchase of American-made products. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution designating the week of October 22 through 28, 2017, as "Pro Bono Week" in Pennsylvania. | 187 – 0 | |
A Resolution designating the month of October 2017 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | 187 – 0 |
This is not an official record of the day’s legislative activity.
The House of Representatives adjourned
until Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 11 A.M.
unless sooner recalled by the Speaker.