House Committee on Aging & Older Adult Services #
Website #
Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Aging (Except Office of Long Term Living)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Care and Services
- Programs and Benefits
House Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Agriculture
- “Milk Marketing Board
- “Bureau of Farm Show
- “Agriculture Land Preservation Board
- “State Conservation Commission
- “State Horse Racing Commission
- “Commission of Agricultural Education Excellence” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Children & Youth #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Human Services—(Only those regulations promulgated by the Office of Children, Youth and Families and the Office of Child Development and Learning, and any other regulations issued by the Department of Human Services relating to child care)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Commerce #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Community and Economic Development (Except for regulations promulgated by the Office of Open Records, as well as the Tourism Promotion Fund under Act 109 of 2018.)
- “Pennsylvania Housing Financing Agency
- “Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
- “Department of Banking and Securities” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Automation and Technology
- Economic Development
- Financial Services and Banking
- Housing Finance
- Local Business
House Committee on Communications & Technology #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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Committee Referrals #
“Governor’s Office (Only those regulations pertaining to communications and technology.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology, & Utilities #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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Committee Referrals #
“Public Utility Commission (Except regulations pertaining to electric infrastructure or gas infrastructure.” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Consumer Protection
- Technology
- Utilities
House Committee on Education #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Education
- “Public School Employes’ Retirement System
- “Higher Education Facilities Authority
- “PHEAA
- “State Board of Education
- “State Board of Private Academic Schools
- “State Board of Private Licensed Schools
- “Professional Standards and Practices Commission
- “State Public School Building Authority
- “Board of Governors of State System of Higher Education” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Basic Education
- Career and Technical Education
- Higher Education
- Special Education
House Committee on Energy #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Department of General Services (Only those regulations pertaining to energy.)
- “Public Utility Commission (Only those regulations pertaining to electric infrastructure or gas infrastructure.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Environmental & Natural Resource Protection #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Environmental Protection
- “Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Except for regulations pertaining solely to State parks or outdoor recreation.)
- “Environmental Quality Board
- “State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators
- “Environmental Hearing Board
- “Board of Coal Mine Safety
- “Board of Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence Insurance” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Ethics #
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See Rule 3E (pp. 67 – 75) in 2025-2026 House Rules for full description.
House Committee on Game & Fisheries #
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Requested from committee.
House Committee on Gaming Oversight #
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Committee Referrals #
- “Gaming Control Board—(Except for regulations promul-gated by the Board relating to the sale and service of liquor and malt or brewed beverages by slot machine licensees.)
- “Department of Revenue—(Only those regulations pertaining to small games of chance.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Health #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Health Committee reviews legislation related to health care industry, services, public health initiatives, and Medicaid. Public health initiatives range from clean indoor air to community health workers.
“The committee’s jurisdiction includes issues covered by the Departments of Health, Human Services, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Insurance and Aging.
“The Health Committee has specific oversight duties over The Department of Health and The Department of Human Services” (submitted by House staff, June 2023).
Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Health—(Only those regulations promulgated by the Office of Health Planning and Assessment and the Office of Quality Assurance with the exception of community programs.)
- “Department of Human Services—(Only those regulations promulgated by the Office of Income Maintenance and the Office of Medical Assistance.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Health Care
- Health Facilities
House Committee on Housing & Community Development #
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Labor and Industry—(Only those regulations pertaining to the Uniform Construction Code.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Human Services #
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
- “Department of Health—(Only those regulations promulgated by the Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and the Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification.)
- “Department of Human Services—(Only those regulations promulgated by the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Office of Developmental Programs, and the Office of Long Term Living.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Mental Health
House Committee on Insurance #
Website #
Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Insurance
- “State Workmen’s Insurance Board
- “Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Community and Economic Development (Only those regulations promulgated by the Office of Open Records.)
- “Independent Regulatory Review Commission
- “State Athletic Commission
- “Joint Committee on Documents” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on Judiciary #
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Committee Referrals #
- “State Police
- “Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
- “Department of Corrections
- “Office of General Counsel
- “Attorney General
- “Board of Pardons
- “Board of Probation and Parole
- “State Ethics Commission
- “Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing
- “Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission
- “Lobbying Disclosure” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Courts
- Crime and Corrections
- Family Law
House Committee on Labor & Industry #
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Committee Referrals #
- “Civil Service Commission
- “Department of Labor and Industry—(Except for regulations pertaining to the Uniform Construction Code.)
- “Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board of Review
- “Labor Relations Board
- “Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board
- “Office for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
- “Industrial Board” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Employment and Unemployment Compensation
- Workers Compensation and Worker Protection
House Committee on Liquor Control #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Liquor Control Board
- “Gaming Control Board—(Only those regulations relating to the sale and service of liquor and malt or brewed beverages by slot machine licensees.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittee #
- Licensing
- Marketing
House Committee on Local Government #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Boroughs
- Counties
- Townships
House Committee on Professional Licensure #
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Committee Referrals #
- “State Board of Accountancy
- “State Architects Licensure Board
- “State Board of Auctioneer Examiners
- “State Board of Barber Examiners
- “State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
- “State Board of Cosmetology
- “State Board of Crane Operators
- “State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
- “State Board of Funeral Directors
- “State Board of Landscape Architects
- “State Real Estate Commission
- “State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons Board
- “State Commission for the Delaware River & its Navigable Tributaries
- “State Board of Chiropractic
- “State Board of Dentistry
- “State Board of Massage Therapy
- “State Board of Medicine
- “State Board of Nursing
- “State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
- “State Board of Occupational Therapy
- “State Board of Optometry
- “State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- “State Board of Pharmacy
- “State Board of Physical Therapy
- “State Board of Podiatry
- “State Board of Psychology
- “State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- “State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists & Professional Counselors
- “State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- “Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
House Committee on State Government #
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Committee Referrals #
- “Department of General Services
- “Department of State
- “Human Relations Commission
- “State Employees’ Retirement System
- “Governor’s Office (Except for regulations pertaining to communications and technology.)
- “Independent Fiscal Office” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Government Information Technology and Communication
- Government Integrity and Transparency
- Government Operations
- Public Pensions, Benefits, and Risk Management
House Committee on Tourism, Recreation, & Economic Development #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Historical and Museum Commission
- “Department of Community and Economic Development (Only those regulations promulgated by the Tourism Promotion Fund under Act 109 of 2018
- “Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Only those regulations pertaining solely to State parks or outdoor recreation.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Arts and Entertainment
- Recreation
- Travel Promotion, History, and Heritage
House Committee on Transportation #
Website #
Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Transportation
- “Turnpike Commission
- “State Transportation Commission
- “Philadelphia Parking Authority” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Aviation
- Highways
- Ports
- Public Transportation
- Railroads
- Transportation Safety
House Committee on Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness #
Website #
Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
In addition to the committee referrals below, the committee has jurisdiction over “all matters concerning the Pennsylvania National Guard, veterans, homeland security, emergency management, firefighting, and emergency medical services” (submitted by committee staff, June 2023).
Committee Referrals #
- “Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- “Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
- “Department of Health—(Only those regulations promulgated by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.)” (Committee Designation under the Regulatory Review Act, 2025).
Subcommittees #
- Military and Veterans Facilities
- Security and Emergency Response Readiness
Senate Committee on Aging & Youth #
Website #
Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The panel is responsible for reviewing legislation that affects the programs and services dedicated to senior citizens and younger Pennsylvanians. The committee also maintains oversight of the state Department of Aging” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The committee considers legislation and holds hearings on issues pertaining to agriculture in Pennsylvania and provides review and oversight of regulations proposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
“In addition, the committee participates in and monitors a number of related boards and commissions” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Banking and Insurance Committee has jurisdiction over the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities and the Insurance Department.
“The committee is responsible for reviewing and considering legislation ensuring financial institutions and insurers are compliant with fiscally sound practices, as well as promoting fair and healthy market competition that best serves Pennsylvania consumers and businesses” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Communications & Technology #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Senate Communications and Technology Committee oversees legislative efforts to improve access to high-speed internet in all corners of the commonwealth; ensures valuable personal information is protected and secured in state government; and considers overall state information technology efficiencies and improvement” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Community, Economic, & Recreational Development #
Website #
Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee works closely with the Department of Community and Economic Development on issues pertaining to the state’s various grant and loan programs to support business growth and development.
“The committee also oversees the following authorities: the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, the Commonwealth Financing Authority, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, and the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee protects the health and safety of the public by handling all legislation, rules and regulations on consumer affairs, regulated public utility services and the 29 professional and occupational licensing boards in Pennsylvania.
“The panel also maintains oversight of numerous state boards, authorities and commissions designed to uphold necessary standards of professional conduct” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Education #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The committee is responsible for considering issues and legislation related to Pennsylvania’s education system, including school safety, funding issues and post-secondary opportunities for students.
“The panel maintains oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and other state boards and commissions pertaining to education” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Environmental Resources & Energy #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has jurisdiction over matters relating to the management of Pennsylvania’s air, land and water. This includes the conservation, development, and planning of Pennsylvania’s natural resources; and the conservation, development, and planning of sources of energy.
“The Committee oversees the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and several boards, commissions and authorities” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Game & Fisheries #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee works in unison with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The committee helps to manage and protect the commonwealth’s natural resources and considers legislation affecting hunting, fishing, and conservation” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Senate Health and Human Services Committee is responsible for legislative and policy priorities impacting public health, human services, the state’s Medical Assistance program, substance use disorders and addiction treatment options, mental and behavioral health services, rural health and other disparities in health care.
“The committee maintains oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council and State Health Care Policy Board” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Institutional Sustainability & Innovation #
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Not yet obtained for the 2025 session.
Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Operations #
Website #
Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The committee is responsible for reviewing proposals to restructure and streamline state government” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Judiciary #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Senate Judiciary Committee considers a wide range of issues pertaining to Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system. The committee examines and addresses a heavy load of legislative proposals which are referred, and engages in efforts that increase justice, fairness, and the protection of fundamental rights.
“The committee works closely with matters that involve the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, Office of Victim Advocate, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Board of Pardons, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Labor & Industry #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The committee is responsible for considering a wide range of issues pertaining to both employers and employees, including Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, workplace safety, building codes and workforce development.
“The panel also provides oversight of the state Department of Labor and Industry, as well as the Human Relations Commission, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, and Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Law & Justice #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Senate Law and Justice Committee is responsible for reviewing legislation, regulations and policies pertaining to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Pennsylvania State Police” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Local Government #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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“The Local Government Committee is responsible for reviewing legislation that affects Pennsylvania’s more than 2,500 county and municipal government entities. The committee also has oversight of the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System and the Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff’s Education and Training Board” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Rules & Executive Nominations #
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Requested from committee.
Senate Committee on State Government #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The State Government Committee has broad oversight over the executive branch, including the Office of the Governor, the Departments of State and General Services, as well as the Civil Service, Historical and Museum, and State Ethics Commissions.
“The committee is also responsible for developing and approving legislation relating to campaigns and elections, ethics and transparency in state government, constitutional amendments, and state procurement and land sales” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Transportation #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
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“The committee provides oversight of all operations related to the Commonwealth’s multimodal transportation system, including legislation and policy on roads and bridges, public transportation, railroads, airports and ports” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Urban Affairs & Housing #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The committee is responsible for reviewing legislation and resolutions related to a number of subjects pertaining to housing and community revitalization, including:
- “The use, transference, inspection and protection of real property.
- “Vacant and unimproved public lands.
- “Public housing.
- “Urban development.
- “Land banks, condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities.
“The panel also oversees the operations of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness #
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Membership; bills in committee; and meeting schedule, votes, and video available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee oversees fire, EMS, emergency management, military, and veterans issues. The Committee has oversight of the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs/Pennsylvania National Guard, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Office of State Fire Commissioner, and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under the Department of Health” (Senate GOP committee website).
Requested from committee chairs.
