HARRISBURG – Here’s a look at how Lawrence County lawmakers voted last week.
SB 143. Prevents municipalities from restricting or prohibiting utility service to consumers based on energy source Steps 40-9. Advances to the House.
State Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50): He did not vote
State Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47): Yes
SB 379. It bans the social media app TikTok from the network and state devices. Passes 49-0. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 126. Excludes veterans benefit payments from income calculations for any Commonwealth program. Passes 49-0. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 162. Create new tiered stipends, review and add definitions, update inclusions and exclusions for the medical officer or health officer incentive program. Passes 49-0. Advances in the House
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 211. Establishes decommissioning and bonding requirements for project developers of commercial solar electricity generation facilities. Passes 36-13. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
Executive appointment: State Police Commissioner Christopher L. Paris. Passes 49-0. Executive Nomination: Attorney General Michelle A. Henry. Passes 49-0.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 144. Prohibits the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals for training or testing. Passes 36-14. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 298. It allows the movement of vehicles on state highways with the removable doors removed. It must be designed and installed by the manufacturer; the side mirrors must remain on the vehicle. Approve unanimously. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 8. Eliminates out-of-pocket costs for patients who receive supplemental breast cancer screening, counseling, and BRCA genetic testing. It passes unanimously. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
Mr 48. Simple resolution urging the US Department of Agriculture to allow schools to serve 2% and whole milk. Approve unanimously. Transmitted as per instructions.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 254. Amend the State Air Pollution Control Act of 1959 to end compliance with the California Air Resources Board’s engine requirements for diesel emissions and warranty periods. Passes 29-20. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
Mr 9. Simple resolution urging President Joe Biden to restart and accelerate the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline. Passes 31-18. Transmitted as per instructions.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 115. Extends exemptions from 100-hour diesel change requirements to 200 hours for engine oil and oil filter replacements on diesel-powered equipment. Passes 49-0. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
SB 121. Limits transfers from the Motor License Fund to $500 million to support state police highway safety operations. Passes 28-21. Advances in the House.
Brooks: He did not vote
Vogel: Yes
HB 2. It opens a two-year window for survivors of child sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits in cases where the statute of limitations has expired. Passes 134-67. Advances in the Senate.
State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-8): No
State Representative Marla Brown (R-9): No
HR 1. Simple resolution that establishes the operating rules of the Chamber of State. Passes 102-100.
Bernstein: No
brown: No
HR 9. Simple resolution for a temporary rule preventing proposed House rules from being changed when they come to a vote. Passes 102-100.
Bernstein: No
brown: No
Choose a Speaker of the House. The “Yes” votes went to Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia/Delaware. The “no” votes were for Rep. Carl Metzgar, R-Somerset. McClinton won, 102-99.
Bernstein: No
brown: No
