The 1981-1982 Health and Welfare Committee was chaired by William K. Klingaman (R). The Subcommittee Chairman on Health was Leonard Q. Gruppo (R). The Subcommittee Chairman on Welfare was John E. Peterson (R). The Subcommittee Chairman on Youth and Aging was Joseph A. Lashinger (R). The Secretary was Joseph M. Gladeck (R). Some of the major topics discussed during the 1981- 1982 Session were the Public Welfare Code, the marriage Law, Senior Citizen's Property Tax, Mental Health Procedures, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1966; and the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act.