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Chairman Nielsen summarized the resolution and framed it within ongoing enforcement and education efforts tied to recently enacted distracted-driving legislation. He recounted meeting with advocate Eileen Miller and referenced the earlier Rosemary Brown bill enacted last year. Nielsen said PennDOT will soon begin an education campaign tied to the law taking fuller effect next year.

The chairman urged parents to set examples for younger drivers: “Show your kids an example. Stop the distracted driving.” Committee members recorded no negative votes and the resolution was reported as committed. The committee record did not attach funding or specific enforcement actions to the resolution.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Transportation Committee -- April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Resolution 196 designates April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Committee members emphasized education and cited the recently enacted distracted-driving law; the resolution was reported as committed with no recorded negative votes.","taxTitle","Transportation, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania","taxId",29248,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266537,"Committee reports resolution recognizing May 10, 2025 as National Train Day in Pennsylvania",124,676000,800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15&start=676&end=800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15/thumbnail_676000.jpg","/articles/6266537/Pennsylvania/Committee-reports-resolution-recognizing-May-10-2025-as-National-Train-Day-in-Pennsylvania","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266537-16ff5dfa4eb9bd8ad49b229aa796d19e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171674&Signature=XW5uwOTEeR29Y5NkKLoL6bNNLa8AMIwm2HdcB73Pt9VN9MGKqYYqEwmH5OIIa3Ymcc3~mgZkDSc-ZprXQ4oZQYnNpf5n6JsvW8YicOH0T4z08m7PIxcFLDMaxXDSkRPznZo1fO8o1YqLQ0aBQ6PExyv169-Xlg8gB4tNKgh9P0~J1mcO60G8ikVH-~VuNI5WTE1yuvIiOe2Td7~Ew-4WF5lvZcxPEsuuIq43WdNoujL~KgRbNamb32MOxb1rLDSzKs8wsAo42~8j0QEPf~MqZVknBNg6JS8bQpyO~UbyQnCBz3jhhm6mLmKKLZSc3B7ZGGkGWOki6L5TtkmVQNXybA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Transportation Committee reported House Resolution 187, introduced by Representative Robert Mazzi, designating May 10, 2025 as National Train Day in Pennsylvania.

Committee staff described the intent of the resolution to educate the public on the history and advantages of rail travel, and to highlight rail’s role in reducing road congestion and supporting connections between urban and rural communities. The chair asked members to support the resolution and the committee recorded no negative votes; the resolution was reported as committed.

During discussion, Chairman Schmidt noted, “every day is train day in Altoona, Pennsylvania,” drawing attention to Altoona’s rail history. No amendments or funding were attached to the resolution; implementation details were not specified in the committee record.","House Resolution 187 recognizes May 10, 2025 as National Train Day in Pennsylvania and was reported as committed; committee discussion praised the role of rail in reducing road congestion and supporting rural connections.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266542,"Committee reports resolution designating April 21–25, 2025 as National Work Zone Awareness Week",42,664000,706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15&start=664&end=706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15/thumbnail_664000.jpg","/articles/6266542/Pennsylvania/Committee-reports-resolution-designating-April-2125-2025-as-National-Work-Zone-Awareness-Week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266542-383d3746c8135ddadb409f3cd408587d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171674&Signature=Dl84w03-NY8Irl9CbwaRkjZOb95wPERxtRLz9Dx-9VggieVzmvMzCDy7gQJ-LVl08b0IOyQCLwcQ1Y1qQuqy5sqGMV8BYVcCEvyiHIctqsIgYtAgRKvhsgbBkizhQoorYwAhTNxGFrXklTUSnY28LjUPZDc--KnzLrcNB2FYtk3rbOSSQzQox19bbRYoe1-PljNtY6s2lMkyTuxSKTabzaly9HXL15piDcixhQtQ7br-p2nwfumYrZ8PPDrlQKAM8VX8HNPGQVWeTfpvvTZEqni8esxlxKxMIT3z1DXsmDiLuu1FEe9NkvBJpiI7Boqu2vOnc3nCHTFgo-pU0G26uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Transportation Committee reported House Resolution 95, introduced by Representative Brandon Markozic, recognizing April 21–25, 2025 as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

Committee staff summarized that the annual event promotes safe driving habits around highway work zones and the resolution contains no amendments. The chair asked members to support the resolution and the committee recorded no negative votes; the resolution was reported as committed.

The committee discussion referenced the goal of reducing work zone crashes and noted PennDOT will emphasize work zone safety as the highway construction season begins. No implementation details or funding provisions were included in the committee record.","House Resolution 95 designates April 21–25, 2025 as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Pennsylvania and was reported as committed by the committee with no recorded negative votes.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266548,"Committee agrees amendment and reports bill to allow limited CDL reinstatement with restrictions",303,353000,656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15&start=353&end=656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15/thumbnail_353000.jpg","/articles/6266548/Pennsylvania/Committee-agrees-amendment-and-reports-bill-to-allow-limited-CDL-reinstatement-with-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266548-eb736a99738993e7cbd2fe208d78266a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171674&Signature=WgiuQnAdV641gL4k6O3EkQK5zKp4xaXuizKqUTvl4tcLpWtGddxjd5Ms-sr-QnKv7IxKU-FwAPY~1oEAfSQ2hfHiFjekvpfsUf4ZmzxkPY4g0J~WzHk26u8Y40YZKtgoflrD92ux76aDHi7VUrztwEBytMtypF4isMd-ZzFOwDxMqxdiytrME6pGxTZghVDYsOOsWkgs1u-TY5Rz7Oj8FiJBgcZfNHbLzdLSEwYM3~J~tKBlE1cmYhZTQyyllZRmFnV3HWz3fWOfOuo~G5AuAOaWCvhiqR3ySiIZzpLVOz8e335lHz11gCby5aDvSi~Tyt9Zudg8LaRCgVggnxGJvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Transportation Committee on an unspecified date agreed to an amendment and reported House Bill 960, which would let some individuals subject to lifetime disqualification of commercial driving privileges apply for reinstatement of their CDL, subject to federal and state requirements and specified exclusions.

Committee staff summarized that the bill would allow reinstatement at PennDOT’s discretion for persons who satisfy conditions such as completion of rehabilitation where disqualification resulted from DUI or refusing a chemical test, attendance and completion of an approved driver improvement course, payment of a CDL restoration fee, and no disqualifying convictions in the prior 10 years. The summary noted federal regulations permit states to implement such a CDL reinstatement program.

Chairman Ed Nielsen offered Amendment A00362, described as agreed to by the prime sponsor, which “prohibits reinstatement of CDL for a person convicted of fleeing the scene of an accident, which resulted in the death of a person or an offense that caused the death of a person as a result of a motor vehicle accident through the negligent operation of any motor vehicle.” The committee agreed to the amendment by a recorded vote of 26-0.

The committee then voted to report the bill as amended. After roll call the chair announced, “On the question, the a's are 24, the nays are 2. House bill 9 60 will be reported.” The transcript records Representative Devanzo voting no; other individual negative votes were not fully clear in the record.

The bill also lists ineligibility for reinstatement persons convicted of using a commercial vehicle in commission of a felony involving controlled substances or human trafficking, and it states that persons who are approved for reinstatement and later convicted of any single disqualifying offense will be permanently disqualified from holding a CDL.

Further floor consideration and scheduling were not specified in the committee record.","House Bill 960 would create a process for reinstating commercial driver’s licenses in certain cases; the committee agreed to an amendment prohibiting reinstatement after a fatal hit-and-run and reported the bill as amended by a 24-2 vote following a unanimous 26-0 amendment vote.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266553,"Committee reports bill allowing motorcycle helmet speaker technology to the next stage",157,150000,307000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15&start=150&end=307","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087080-3b360d0d8cad4c7030ef5e4d318cdd15/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6266553/Pennsylvania/Committee-reports-bill-allowing-motorcycle-helmet-speaker-technology-to-the-next-stage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266553-602187460c40d65662b6b5223f470460/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171674&Signature=mJ6a3OR6y4UdXF~31upTQbI1-L6Unn8mVBO4rZ5CG3Jf26pspV4OcqrN39gr0z74ScjriagvbjF-8OHa0DffW9OBhSCMIB8W-nbIKKmBbcnenEu0Q8bNmi6j-yGZ8zHSjlNnf9RJZLbrZVsCbihKl~2rDVXn0bcvxKh8s3Ds4Z3hQsMmEoG1pv2CQ4pErFJqwv-0iQFK5v8CZbm37KAm9ImDFQVGkH7e4AN~DnkMWAbVY9cjL6EYg0eafYq61RzZbv8oT-FV2Bb2Bpuc9JlDxIkesy0eIDqaGABLfJH5Jiy1HQs24Y~Kur2oojzjI97PIJgDP7WlXnuRv89LSlZPRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Transportation Committee on an unspecified date reported House Bill 646, introduced by Representative Zach Mako, to allow motorcycle operators to use helmets equipped with built-in speakers or earphones. The committee reported the bill as committed by a 25-1 vote.

The bill would amend the vehicle code to permit motorcycle operators to wear helmets that include built-in audio technology capable of providing sound through one or more speakers or earphones. Under current practice described in the hearing, motorcycle operators were allowed to use a headset that provides sound through one ear in conjunction with a cell phone or other communication device; HB 646 would broaden that allowance to modern helmet-integrated systems.

Kyle, the committee staff member who summarized the measure, said the bill “would essentially allow allow this sort of technology to be used by motorcycle operators.” The organization ABATE told the committee it is supportive. PennDOT recorded a neutral position, and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association stated opposition on safety grounds.

Sponsor Representative Zach Mako urged the committee to support the bill, saying it can increase helmet use. Mako said, “This bill came through the house committee last year unanimously and also passed out of the entire body of the house of 1 98 to 2.” He added the measure helps get helmets on riders who otherwise might ride without head protection.

On the question of the committee report the clerk announced: “Those in favor of the bill will be voting a. Those opposed, no.” After roll call the chair announced, “Are there any negative votes on House Bill 6 46? Representative Kerry. Any other negative votes? Seeing none, house bill 6 46 will be reported as committed at 25 to 1.”

The measure will move forward in the legislative process; further scheduling and next steps were not specified in the committee record.","The House Transportation Committee voted to report House Bill 646, which would permit motorcycle operators to use helmets with built-in speakers or earphones; ABATE supports the bill, PennDOT registered neutral and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association opposed it. The committee reported the measure 25-1.","actionData","errors"]

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