The 2011-2012 Urban Affairs Committee was chaired by Keith J. Gillespie (Majority) and R. Ted Harhai (D). John J. Taylor (Majority) and Michelle F. Brownlee (D) served as Subcommittee Chair on Cities, Counties-First Class. T. Mark Mustio (Majority) and Daniel J. Deasy (D) served as Subcommittee Chair on Cities, Counties- Second Class. Susan C. Helm (Majority) and Patty Kim (D) served as Subcommittee Chair on Cities, Counties- Third Class. The Secretaries were Keith J. Grenier (Majority) and James Clay (D). During this session the committee held a series of public hearings in conjunction with the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee in Pittsburgh, York, Wyomissing, and Philadelphia. Additionally, House Bill 1417 details steps for abandoned personal property; House Bill 1490 addressed corrections for Title 53; and House Bill 2434 furthers the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Act.