(HARRISBURG) – Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) today announced the Republican Chairs for each of the 22 Senate Standing Committees for the 2015-2016 legislative session.
“I am pleased to appoint Senate Committee Chairs today, each of whom will play a central role in the development and progression of legislative measures,” Scarnati said. “During the 2015-16 legislative session, the Senate will be tasked with addressing many challenging issues. I am confident these Committee chairs will ensure that legislation receives close examination before advancing to the full Senate.”
Senate Standing Committee Chair Assignments:
- Aging & Youth – Senator Michele Brooks (R-50)
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs – Senator Elder Vogel (R-47)
- Appropriations – Senator Pat Browne (R-16)
- Banking & Insurance – Senator Don White (R-41)
- Communications & Technology – Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21)
- Community, Economic & Recreational Development – Senator Kim Ward (R-39)
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure – Senator Robert Tomlinson (R-6)
- Education – Senator Lloyd Smucker (R-13)
- Environmental Resources & Energy – Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)
- Finance – Senator John Eichelberger (R-30)
- Game & Fisheries – Senator Mario Scavello (R-40)
- Intergovernmental Operations – Senator Ryan Aument (R-36)
- Judiciary – Senator Stewart Greenleaf (R-12)
- Labor & Industry – Senator Lisa Baker (R-20)
- Law & Justice – Senator Charles McIlhinney (R-10)
- Local Government – Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9)
- Public Health & Welfare – Senator Patricia Vance (R-31)
- Rules & Executive Nominations – Senator Jake Corman (R-34)
- State Government – Senator Mike Folmer (R-48)
- Transportation – Senator John Rafferty (R-44)
- Urban Affairs & Housing – Senator Scott Wagner (R-28)
- Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness – Senator Randy Vulakovich (R-38)
CONTACT: Drew Crompton (717) 787-7084