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 to promote the general welfare and stimulate the economy of the Commonwealth by requiring that all public agencies, including the Commonwealth, its political subdivisions and all authorities, include in all contracts for construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement or maintenance of improvements of a permanent or temporary nature, a provision that only domestic materials produced in the United States shall be used, and imposing a penalty for violation of this act.

An Act amending the act of October 4, 1978 (P. L. 883, No. 170), referred to as the Public Official and Employee Ethics Law, further providing for contracting with governmental bodies by public officials and on the public disclosure thereof, for the practice before certain State agencies by former State employees, and for statements of financial interests.