House Resolutions that Died in Committee
Scope and Contents
The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Finance Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Michael Peifer (majority) and Jake Wheatley (minority). The Vice Chair was Margo L. Davidson (minority). The secretaries were Keith Greiner (majority) and Christopher M. Rapp (minority). The Subcommittee Chairs on Tax Modernization and Tax Reform were Keith J. Greiner (majority) and Mary Jo Daley (minority).
The committee's attention was mainly focused on tax policy, tax exemptions, and tax history. They amended various acts concerning income, property, and commercial tax rates. They voted on policy concerning the tax-exemption status of student loans procured through a broker or agency, and also clarified terms like the word agent to prevent ambiguity. They held public hearings to receive input on issues such as a tax increase on tobacco and vaping products, as well as a tax increase on hotels.
Dates
- 2019 - 2020
- Acquisition: 2020-12-21
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.75 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: House. Finance Committee (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives Repository
