The 2011-2012 Local Government Committee was chaired by Thomas C. Creighton (Majority) and Robert L. Freeman (D). The Subcommittee Chair on Boroughs was Rosemarie Swanger (Majority) and John Hornaman (D). The Subcommittee Chair on Counties was Jerry Knowles (Majority) and Tim Mahoney (D). The Subcommittee Chair on Townships was David M. Maloney, Sr. (Majority) and Jaret Gibbons (D). Dan Truitt (Majority) served as Secretary. During the 2011-2012 session, the Local Government Committee discussed the topics of Borough Codes, Transitional Housing, Private Correctional Centers, Electronic Publication of Legal Notices, and Storm Water Management.