The records of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee from the 2015-2016 session, the Republicans in majority. Martin T. Causer served as majority Chair with Mike Carroll serving as minority Chair. The Vice Chairs were Mark K. Keller (majority) and Sid Kavulich (minority). The Secretaries were David Zimmerman (majority) and Brandon Neuman (minority).

The Committee reviewed bills related to the general topics of horse racing and breeding, the hemp industry, requirements for dog kennels, and partial agriculture funding. The specific acts discussed include, but are not limited to: Agriculture Area Security Law, Dog Law, Race Horse Industry Reform Act, and Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.