01. Standing Committees

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Labor and Industry Committe, the Republicans were in the majority and the Democrats were in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Jim Cox (R) and Patrick Harkins (D). This committee focused much its efforts on unemployment compensation, raising the minimum wage, and Pennsylvania Workforce. Much of 2020 focused on Covid-19 relief effots and the unemployment compensation.

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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 Rob W. Kauffman (majority) and Tim Briggs (minority). The subcommittee on courts was chaired by Todd Stephens (majoriy) and Gerald J. Mullery (minority). This committee discussed issues dealing with correctional facilities, police and animal rights.

Scope and Contents The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Liquor Control Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats were in the minority. The Chairs of the committee were Jeffrey Pyle (majority), and Daniel Deasy (minority). The commmittee only met during 2019 to vote on alcohol related bills. They also toured numerous distilleries and breweries across the state to get a better idea of business practices. Public Hearings were also held to hear from the restaurant industry...

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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 Dan Moul (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 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Professional Licensure Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats were in the minority. The Chairs of the committee were David Hickernell (majority), and Harry Readshaw (minority). The committee met numerous times over the 2019-2020 session. The bills that were discussed and voted upon had to do with licenses from the state of professionals in all career paths from nutrition, dentistry, pharmacists and so forth....

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Rules Committee, the Republicans in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Kerry A. Benninghoff (majority) and Frank Dermody (minority).

Scope and Contents The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' State Government Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, the Democrats in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Garth D. Everett (majority) and Kevin J. Boyle (minority). This Committee met to discuss issues relating to land conveyances throughout the state, amendments to the Right-To-Know law, pensions revisions, reducing the size of the legislature, English as the official language of both Pennsylvania and the...

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Tourism and Recreational Development, the Republicans were in the majority, and the Democrats were in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were David Millard (Republican), and Mark Longetti (Democrats). The committee focused it efforts on the tourism industry in 2019, but touring various areas across the state. In 2020, the committee focused on Covid-19 and its impact on the tourism industry.

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 Tim Hennessey (majority) and Mike Carroll (minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Highways were Lynda Schlegel Culver (majority) and Maria Donatucci (minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Aviation were Greg Rothman (majority) and Mike Schlossberg (minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Railroads...

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The records of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Urban Affairs Committee, the Republicans were in the majority, and the Democrats were in the minority. The Chairs of the Committee were Sue Helm (Republican), and Thomas Caltagirone (Democrat). The committee focused its efforts on home buying savings accounts for first time home buyers, real estate property assessments, and other municipal code changes.