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 July 19, 1974 (P. L. 486, No. 175), entitled "An act requiring public agencies to hold certain meetings and hearings open to the public and providing penalties," further providing for open meetings of public agencies.