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," further providing for certain applications for official absentee ballots for absentee electors files and lists and for canvassing of official absentee ballots.

An Act amending the "Public Welfare Code," approved June 13, 1967 (P. L. 31, No. 21), requiring verification of residency.