The records of the State Government Committee for the 1981-1982 session, the Republicans in the Majority. James J. Gallen (R) served as Chairman of Committee, June N. Honaman (R) served as the Subcommittee Chairman on Telecommunications, and Edmund J. Sieminski (R) served as Secretary. The Committee discussed topics including, the "State Lottery Law," the "Election Code," and the "Public Welfare Code."

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," prohibiting candidates and political committees from using public employee payroll lists to solicit campaign contributions.

An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929," approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), maintaining the fee levels at the veterans' homes and hospitals.