COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, February 28, 2013 10:30 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,
Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)
It appears we have established a quorum. I'd ask all members to please take their seats, and guests and visitors to please retire behind the rail. Thank you very much. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Bishop Ernest McNear of True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Bill Greenlee. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.) BISHOP McNEAR: Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, sir. BISHOP McNEAR: To the President of this distinguished Council, the honorable members and staff, and to here today, good morning and may the Lord bless you. (Good morning.) BISHOP McNEAR: As we stand, let us pray together. Our Father and our God, we bless your name, for you have blessed us. You have blessed us with another day of life and a reasonable portion of health and strength. For this, we say thank you. You showed us what is good and what do you require of us, but to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with God. Therefore, we come now with this desire in our hearts and this request on our lips. Hear us and answer right early. I pray for these whom you have entrusted with the awesome responsibility of governing, governing your people and your land, for the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and they that dwell therein. women whom you have honored with position and influence, grant them wisdom to govern justly, knowledge to act responsibly, and understanding to lead humbly. As they begin this session and this season of City Council, give them the foresight and the insight to rightly discern every situation and condition they face as they do the work of government. Let no one be overlooked or slighted in the process. Cause them to consider the weak as well as the strong, to consider the poor as well as the rich, and to consider the young as well as the old. Yes, there will be difficult decisions to be made, critical challenges to be met, and ominous obstacles to be moved, but cause this Council and your people to recognize the needs of those on the periphery as well as those at the seat of power, that we will have great success, that your grace and your mercy now, Lord. Fill this place with your spirit. Let health and prosperity be our portion. Glorify yourself as you edify this city. Bless every man and woman that sits on this great City Council and all those who are a part of this wonderful City of Philadelphia, which translated means the City of Brotherly Love. Allow that love to be evident and a witness in all that they do. Cause them to be blessed and to be a blessing. Let them ever strive to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. We ask these things with faith, believing that you are a God that hears and answers our prayers. And it is in your glorious name that we pray. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much for those inspiring words. (Council at ease.)
Thank you. Thank you so much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 21st, 2013. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 21st, 2013 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 21st, 2013 stand approved. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The Journal is approved. The next order of business is absence. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
Thank you, sir. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
Thank you, Councilman. At this time, I'd like to dispense with the regular order of business and I'd like to welcome all of our guests and visitors here today. We hope that your stay here is a pleasurable one, so much so that you come back and join us again. So, again, I want to very much in coming to see your government in action. At this time, I'd like to recognize Councilman Kenney, who will present a resolution honoring the one hundred year anniversary of the 1913 founding of the Irish Volunteers. Would Seamus Boyle and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And we also have Councilman Henon joining Councilman Kenney and Councilwoman Blackwell also.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd first like to thank you for allowing us to do this resolution today. It's the last day of African American History Month, and beginning the month of March is traditionally the honoring of the Irish heritage in our city and country. We were originally scheduled for March the 14th, but the Mayor changed all that with his budget address. So we had to cancel a lot of things. So I want to thank past President, national President, Seamus Boyle, and the AOH representatives here for coming on such short notice, and we appreciate their presence.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is a resolution honoring the proud history and one hundred year anniversary of the 1913 founding of the freedom fighting civilian militia, known as the "Irish Volunteers." Whereas, the Irish Volunteers was a military organization established in 1913 by Irish nationalists. It was ostensibly formed in response to the formation of the Ulster Volunteers in 1912, and its declared primary aim was "to secure and maintain the rights and liberties common to the whole people of Ireland." The Volunteers included members of the Gaelic League, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sinn Fein, and, secretly, the Irish Republican Brotherhood. Despite their qualms with the United Kingdom, the Irish Volunteers rose to the occasion to challenge the more urgent oppressor with over 90 percent enlisting in the 10th and 16th Irish Divisions of the British Army. The Volunteers also fought for Irish liberation in the famous 1916 Easter Rising which firmly altered the course of history in favor of those slighted by the thumb of colonialism and imperialism across the globe; Whereas, contrary to the pro-British revisionist version of history familiar with most Americans, the Irish Volunteers, later the Irish Republican Army, shared a common ideological ancestry as America's founding mothers and fathers, and the civilian militias that rose up to fight against their British oppressors during the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812;
Whereas, with obvious and unforgivable exceptions of British civilian deaths caused by a small few and falsely committed in the name of Irish nationalism, the Irish Volunteers were a nationwide volunteer movement to organize military after countless years of failure to achieve Irish Independence through diplomatic means; and Whereas, Home Rule for Ireland dominated formal political debate between the two countries since Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone introduced the first Home Rule Charter in 1886, but freedom and self-governance for the Irish people was, like so many other conquered territories and peoples, yearned for over many centuries; and Whereas on 28 September 1912 at Belfast City Hall just over 450,000 pro-British Irish Unionists signed the Ulster Covenant to resist the granting of Home Rule. This was followed in January 1913 with the formation of the Ulster Volunteers composed of the adult male Unionists to oppose the passage and implementation of the bill by force of arms if necessary. The establishment of the Ulster Volunteers was, according to Eoin MacNeill, instigated, approved, and financed by English Tories one of the leading British Parties; and
Whereas, founded as a measure of last resort, MacNeill himself would approve of armed resistance only if the British launched a campaign of repression against Irish nationalist movements, or if they attempted to impose conscription on Ireland following the outbreak of the First World War, in such a case he believed that they would have mass support; and Whereas, Irish nationalist leaders, empowered by the initial efforts of the Irish Volunteers begun in 1913, declared independence for the free the 24th of April, 1916 which was later ratified in 1919, recognized in 1922 following the Irish War of Independence from the United Kingdom and the ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. Initially a dominion within the British Empire called the Irish Free State, a new constitution and the name of "Ireland" was adopted in 1937. In 1949 the remaining restraints of the British monarchy were removed and Ireland was rightly declared a free named, called the, quote, "Republic of Ireland," end of quote; now, therefore Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that Council does hereby recognize the brave sacrifices and calls for freedom made by the founders of the Irish Volunteers in 1913 which gave birth to the successful liberation of the Irish People from the United Kingdom. All people yearning to be free deserve to share in their own proud legacy of American Independence. resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Irish Community of Philadelphia as evidence of the sincere sentiments and respect of our legislative body. Certainly this was signed by all members of Council after it was introduced by our own Jim Kenney, and it is with great pride that we present it. (Applause.)
On behalf of myself, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Irish Society, and all the Irish organizations in the City of Philadelphia, I would like to thank Jim Kenney and all the Councilmembers for this honor. After almost 100 years, we finally have a proclamation that all this hundred years we were right. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you so much. Before we proceed with our next order of business, the Chair would like to recognize Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. It is my sad duty to inform this body that Ms. Madeline Dunn will be moving on to brighter and better things. This is her last day in Council, serving with us over five years. Ms. Dunn is an activist, a philanthropist, a great, great cook. I had to negotiate her coming on board over her kitchen, and I'm glad to say that I successfully convinced her to come on. But you should all beware that now she is unbridled and that she is on WRD and she's a radio personality and will be critiquing all of our work from now on. And I just want to say that she was value and will be sorely missed.
Thank you so much, Councilman. And, Ms. Dunn, thank you so much for all your work, and we're sure that you will continue in whatever capacity you so choose. Thank you. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor. Mr. Decker, do you have any messages from the Mayor?
Thank you so much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Councilman. We're all reaching that age, sir. I'm not going to say senior moment, but we reached that moment. Folks, could we have a little quiet, please. Thank you. Mr. Decker.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by amending Section 9-605, entitled "Towing," to provide for certain exceptions to licensing requirements for towing companies located outside of the City; and by making further adjustments to the requirements for conducting the business of towing; all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer two bills.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 22nd Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Hamilton Street, and 21st Street.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street.
That bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
An ordinance authorizing the Holme Circle Civic Association to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments on the traffic median located on Holme Avenue where it intersects Welsh Road and Ashton Road in Philadelphia.
That bill will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
A resolution honoring, recognizing and commending the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia on its 40th anniversary for its efforts to promote bicycling, transportation infrastructure, and healthy lifestyles.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for the rate and computation of realty use and occupancy tax; and adding a new Chapter 19-3900 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to provide for a City realty use and occupancy tax.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Mr. President. No bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two resolutions this morning.
A privileged resolution celebrating 10 years of United Way's Women's Initiative by recognizing women leaders in philanthropy and volunteerism.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the Senate State Government Committee, the Pennsylvania Senate and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose and reject Senate Bill 538 which seeks to change the way Pennsylvania's electoral votes for President are distributed.
That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Mr. President, I have one bill co-sponsored by Councilwoman Bass, Tasco, and Councilman O'Brien and a privileged resolution on your behalf.
An ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to increase appointments on the Mayor's Commission on Aging.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution honoring and recognizing the Cecil B. Moore Philadelphia Freedom Fighters for their commitment to the Philadelphia civil rights movement and dedication to preserving the memory and legacy of one of Philadelphia's most notable civil rights activists, Cecil B. Moore.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill co-sponsored by most Councilmembers. Thank you.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Special Tax Provisions," by providing for those circumstances where a participant in the tax freeze program authorized by that Chapter would owe less taxes as a result of a reduction in the tax rate or the assessed value of the taxpayer's property.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two bills today -- oh, two bills and one resolution.
An ordinance phasing over a period of years the effects of the actual value initiative and authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2014 and thereafter by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes"; providing for a tax and tax rate on real property; and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance continuing the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District, a neighborhood improvement district, and amending the District's boundaries in an area generally including the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 2700 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue.
And a non-privileged resolution initiating action to continue the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District, a neighborhood improvement district, and to amend the boundaries of the District.
I believe that resolution shall go to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one non-privileged resolution.
That resolution will be on the Calendar for next week's Final Passage. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
A non-privileged resolution urging the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate regulations regarding crowd-funded investment as mandated by the JOBS Act.
That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
2ND READING You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions this morning.
Thank you so much, Councilman. That concludes the introduction of bills and resolutions. We have no reports from committees, so the next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. There are no bills on the First Reading Calendar. So now the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for calling up bills and resolutions for the Final Passage.
Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today: Nos. 130115, 130127, 130129, 130130, 120109, 120110, 130007, 121040, 130012, and all other resolutions and bills are being held.
Thank you so much, Councilman. Before considering these bills and resolutions, we will have public comment. The public comment guidelines are as follows: You will be given three minutes to speak. We ask if you're interested in speaking on any bill or resolution that's on the Final Passage vote, you sign up to the table on my left. There's a podium in the middle of the floor. There's a device on that podium. When the light turns green, it is your time to speak. When the light turns yellow, it's indicating that you have 30 seconds left. When the light turns red, we ask that you conclude your remarks. Thank you so much for your cooperation. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of the first individual who is interested in testifying today.
Pastor Melanie DeBouse, commenting on 121040. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning. PASTOR DeBOUSE: I'm legally blind, so I was asking for assistance to know whether or not this thing is lighting up.
It's fine. Please proceed. PASTOR DeBOUSE: Good morning, and thank you for this opportunity to speak. I am Pastor Melanie DeBouse of Evangel Chapel in North Philadelphia, just a few blocks east of Temple University's main campus. I stand before you representing POWER, Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower, and Rebuild, and a number of action groups around the City. I also stand before you representing airport workers who have, until this point, been somewhat disenfranchised by the practices that we currently have at the airport. The airport is a major economic engine, generating more than $14.4 billion in spending for regional economy and supporting over 141,000 jobs. We're calling on the City to ensure that the Philadelphia Airport continues to thrive and that the thousands of workers that make it run aren't left out of the wealth that is generated at the airport. We're looking at a bill that will make a minor, although important, change in the 21st Century Minimum Wage Benefit law. And even if it passes, it will not affect the lives of thousands of airport workers who remain in poverty. Right now there's a low-bidding contract system at the airport for airline subcontracted workers. Companies compete based on low -- or on price alone. They compete without having to adhere to wage benefits, training or equipment standards. Low wages, high turnover, and the lack of training requirements are the norm at the airport under its current system. Airport workers, the City, and Philadelphia suffer because of it. Yet the airport is the biggest -- the airport's biggest airline just announced an $11 billion merger to create the largest airline. At the very same time, they're negotiating with the City to renew their lease. The lease presents the City with an opportunity to change the lives of thousands of workers and to make the airport better. You have to, you must seize this opportunity. We want our airlines to be a home, our airport to be a home that flourishes. We want our workers who make the airport run to share in the wealth. We need to ensure that our airport continues to grow, prosper, and remain stable. The lease agreement with US Air should include a package of proposals that would create a comprehensive overhaul of contractual systems at the airport, and we have to maintain stability there. To do that, the lease should make sure that the workers make a living wage. Thank you for your time. (Applause.)
Good morning. My name is Tamir Elliot. I live in Germantown. I work at the Philadelphia Airport as a baggage handler at PrimeFlight. I work at the airport for about two years and a half. I have seen lots of people come and go. The turnover is high due to low wages, low wages and bad work conditions. We are often short of staff and sometimes backed up on bags and delayed flights. As a baggage handler, we help make the airport -- make the flights leave on time. We speak to improve the way things work at the airport. No one listens. I don't feel that I have anyone to turn to. Baggage handlers help make the airport run, but we are treated like the bottom of the barrel. I make 7.25 an hour. I have four kids to support, and I also pay student loans. When push come to shove, I juggle bills and have to put student loans on hold, and due to that, I have to pay late fees and interest. I struggle more each day. That's why I am excited -- I was excited when I heard about the 21st century living wage. But then I was immediately disappointed when I found out workers like me are employed by airlines' contractors and not receiving benefits or protection of this law. I work hard and would like to see a change in earning living wages. I speak today -- I speak out today because I want the City Councilmen and Mayor Nutter to make sure airport workers like me and their families does not fall in between the cracks. Thank you. (Applause.)
Cheryl Freedman, commenting on 121040. (Applause.) (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning, everyone. My name is Cheryl Freedman. I'm a wheelchair attendant and a security officer at Aviation Safeguard at the Philadelphia International Airport. I've been working there at this company for the last 12 years. My wages have decreased over the time. When I started 12 years ago, I was making $10 an hour. Now it is down to 7.25 for wheelchair, $9 an hour for security. It's difficult for me to live on this low income. I have 15 grand-kids and six sons. In the last 12 years, it's been a consistent struggle juggling bills and going without basic necessities, and it only gets worse, not better. I'm 54 years old and I cannot afford healthcare. I'm diabetic and I'm on medical assistance and food stamps. I struggle to pay off student loans for my son in college. I indicate a good part of my life at the airport. I feel that I'm not getting the respect I deserve. After 12 years, I don't have any paid vacation or sick days. There is a need of a minimum standard at the airport. I care about my passengers and I care about my job. I'm here to call Mayor Nutter and the City Council to raise standards for the Philadelphia International Airport. I'd like to thank the Councilman Goode for the leadership of this issue. Thank you. (Applause.)
Solomon Jones, commenting on 120118. (Witness approached podium.)
I wanted to find out about the gas company being sold. Would it keep the same City policy of hiring ex-offenders? If so, how long? Would they still have payment plans for people falling back in their payments of the gas company? 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING We know that the City jobs are the backbone of middle-class Philadelphians. That's it. I'm asking a question.
No, sir. You're to testify. You don't ask a question at this particular time. Just give your statement. Thank you, Mr. Jones.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you. We'll now consider resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage. Mr. Decker, will you please read the title of Resolution 130115.
A resolution calling on members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass legislation that allows for early voting in primary and 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING general elections in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown for a motion.
I move for a motion, Mr. President -- for adoption of the bill (sic). (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 130127.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Second and Thirty-Seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. That resolution is also adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING title of Resolution 130129.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Second and Thirty-Sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it. Resolution 130129 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130130.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.) 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it. That resolution is also adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120109.
An ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by requiring the Finance Director to provide to Council, by the time of the submission of the Mayor's proposed annual operating budget, program-based budgeting detail that identifies both the cost of performing specific functions funded by appropriations made by the City as well as the effectiveness of such functions, following procedures to be adopted by the Finance Director.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 120110.
An ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by requiring the Mayor to submit to Council, with the proposed annual capital budget and capital program, a cost-benefit analysis that includes the return on investment and payback time for each capital project funded through the capital program and certain other information, following procedures to be adopted by the Finance Director.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll, please. 2/28/13 - STATED - 2ND READING