House of

Representatives

Senate Bill 267

The bill expands the list of safe havens where parents can surrender their newborns within 28 days of birth to include urgent care centers. Previously, only hospitals and certain designated facilities were allowed as safe havens for this purpose.

202 YES, 0 NO, 1 ON LEAVE, with Jamie Barton, Ryan Mackenzie, Zack Mako, Jack Rader, Doyle Heffley and Tim Twardzik.

House Bill 2599

The bill mandates the development of guidelines that school entities must follow to implement the “What Is Your Pennsylvania Story” program. This initiative is designed to encourage students to explore and share their personal narratives related to Pennsylvania’s history and culture.

192Y; 10N; 1LVE, with Barton, Mackenzie, Mako, Rader, Heffley and Twardzik, all yes.

House Bill 2594

The bill aims to create a certification program for haulers or brokers involved in the transportation of food processing residuals. This program is designed to ensure that these entities meet specific standards and regulations related to the handling and transportation of such materials.

165Y; 37N; 1LVE, with Barton, Mako, Rader, Heffley and Twardzik, no; Mackenzie, yes.

House Bill 2557

The bill focuses on updating definitions related to “negative option plans,” which involve transactions where consumers must opt out of receiving goods or services they did not explicitly order.

153Y, 49N, 1LVR, with Mackenzie and Mako, yes; Barton, Rader, Heffley and Twardzik, no.

House Bill 2393

The bill seeks to modify how Pennsylvania handles food processing residues, which are byproducts from food manufacturing processes.

188Y; 14N; 1LVE, with Barton, Mackenzie, Mako, Rader, Heffley and Tim Twardzik, all yes.

House Bill 2203

The bill focuses on the qualifications for school bus driver endorsements, specifically addressing the requirements for physical and vision examinations. One notable addition is the requirement for school bus drivers who use hearing aids to undergo a hearing test to ensure the proper functioning of their hearing aids.

202Y 0N 1LVE, with Barton, Mackenzie, Mako, Rader, Heffley and Twardzik, all yes.