July 07 Senate Journals

Once again I apologize for being so tardy in writing up the Senate Journals, especially as they actually release them in a timely fashion (yes, House, I am looking at you here).

A little over a year ago state workers were furloughed. This will give you some idea how much (or how little) time the State Senate spent talking about the budget. Most of those pages indicated for discussion were actually long speeches. There is very little actual interaction. The conversations must take place somewhere but it isn't on the floor. Let's hope things go better this year.

July 3 (9 p.) p. 2-9 budget
July 5 (13 p), p. 5-12 budget & energy
July 6 (21 p), p. 6-20 budget – Sen. Tomlinson mentions rumors that he is not working and wants to state that he is at work. Sen. Wonderling is growing a “budget beard” and his wife will not kiss him.
July 7 (5 p.) p 3-4 budget
July 8 (3 p.)
July 9 (19 p.) p. 3-18 budget, family vacations of Pennsylvanians interrupted or ruined. Scouts sent home from camp. Those few who watch on PCN want a budget passed.
July 10 (8 p.)
July 11 (4 p.)
July 12 (14 p.)
July 13 (5 p.)
July 14 (8 p.)
July 15 (8 p.)
July 16 (32 p.), p. 2-7 budget, p. 29-21 transportation
July 17 (2 p.)
July 19 (7 p.)