01. Standing Committees

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Children and Youth Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Katharine Watson (majority) and Scott Conklin (minority).

This Committee met to discuss issues relating to children in the Commonwealth relating to child abuse, mandated reporting, foster care and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Scope and Contents The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Consumer Affairs Committee, the Republicans in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Robert Godshall (majority) and Thomas Caltagirone (minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Public Utilities were Rob Kauffman (majority) and Robert Matzie (minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Telecommunications were Brian Ellis (majority) and Frank Burns (minority). The Chairs for the...

Scope and Contents The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Transportation Committee, the Republicans in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were John Taylor (majority) and William Keller (minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Highways were Lynda Culver (majority) and Maria Donatucci (minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Aviation were Mike Reese (majority) and Mike Schlossberg (minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Railroads were Doyle...

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Local Government Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Kate Harper (majority) and Robert Freeman (minority). This Committee met to discuss issues relating to municipal pensions, county codes, ACT 47 in conjunction with Harrisbug, and municipality issues throughout the state.

Scope and Contents The records of the Urban Affairs Committee for the 2017-2018 session, the Republicans in majority. The chair was Mark Keller (majority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Cities, Counties - First Class were Martina White (majority) and Kevin Boyle. The chair of the Subcommittee on Cities, Counties - Second Class was Madeleine Dean. The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Cities - Third Class were Greg Rothman (majority) and Brian Kirkland. The secretary was Becky Corbin (majority). The Committee...

Scope and Contents The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Ron Marsico (majority) and Joseph A. Petrarca (minority). The subcommittee on courts was chaired by Todd Stephens (majoriy) and Brandon Neuman (minority). The subcommittee on family law was chaired by Sheryl M. Delozier (majority) and Tim Briggs (minority).This committee discussed issues dealing with correctional...

Scope and Contents The records of the Appropriations Committee for the 2017-2018 Session, the Republicans in majority. The Chairs of the Committee were Stanley Saylor (majority) and Joseph Markosek (minority). The Vice Chairs were George Dunbar (majority) and Tim Briggs (minority). The Secretary was Jeffrey Pyle (majority) followed by Michael Peifer (majority).The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Government and Financial Oversight were Seth Grove (majority) and Tim Briggs (minority).The...

Scope and Contents The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Tourism and Recreationa Development Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats were in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were David R. Millard (majority) and Mark Longietti (minority. This committee focused its efforts on touring popular regions within the state such as the Poconos, Erie, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster County. They passed bills deaing with the 250th Anniversary of the state of Pennsylvania,...

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were John Maher III (majority) and Michael B. Carroll (minority).

This committee focused on severance taxes on the gas and oil industries in Pennsylvania, safe food containers for the public and general energy and environmental protection in the state of Pennsylvania.

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Gaming Oversight Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Scott Petri (majority) and Patrick Harkins (minority). This committee visited multiple casinos throughout the state such as PARX and Sands. They also discussed legislation dealing with video game gambling, casino state taxes, and sports betting.