Local Government Committee, 2011-2012

Collection

Identifier: ST2011_18

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The 2011-2012 Local Government Committee was chaired by Thomas C. Creighton (Majority) and Robert L. Freeman (D). The Subcommittee Chair on Boroughs was Rosemarie Swanger (Majority) and John Hornaman (D). The Subcommittee Chair on Counties was Jerry Knowles (Majority) and Tim Mahoney (D). The Subcommittee Chair on Townships was David M. Maloney, Sr. (Majority) and Jaret Gibbons (D). Dan Truitt (Majority) served as Secretary. During the 2011-2012 session, the Local Government Committee discussed the topics of Borough Codes, Transitional Housing, Private Correctional Centers, Electronic Publication of Legal Notices, and Storm Water Management.

Dates

2011-2012
Other: Date acquired: 08/11/2013

Creator

House. Local Government Committee (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

2.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

This collection is made up of two boxes with seven series: 1. Committee Records, 2. Meetings, Tours, and Public Hearings, 3. House Bills, 4. House Resolutions, 5. Senate Bills, 6. House Blue Backs, and 7. Senate Green Backs.

Method of Acquisition

Pursuant to House Rule 45 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (titled “Powers and Duties of Standing Committees and Subcommittees”) governing the management and disposition of historically valuable committee material,� the secretary of the committee must record the attendance of Members and any votes taken, the minutes of the meeting and records, bills, and other papers in the possession of committees and subcommittees which must be submitted to the Chief Clerk at the end of every two year legislative session for permanent archival storage.