The 2011-2012 Tourism and Recreational Development Committee was chaired by Jerry A. Stern (Majority) and Thaddeus Kirkland (D). Rosemary M. Brown (Majority) and Dom Costa (D) served as Subcommittee Chair on Arts and Entertainment. The Subcommittee Chair on Recreation was Keith J. Gillespie (Majority) and Mark Longietti (D). The Subcommittee on Travel Promotion was chaired by Mario M. Scavello (Majority) and Robert F. Matzie (D). The Secretary was Doyle Heffley (Majority) and Adam Ravenstahl (D). Over the 2011-2012 session, the Tourism and Recreational Development Committee discussed the 150th Civil War Anniversary Commemoration, Agritourism, Snowmobiles, the establishment of the Pennsylvania Tourism Commission, and Bicycling and Transportation.