Committee Assignments Kick Off the 2015-16 Legislative Session

Jan. 26, 2015 /

As the newly elected state representative for the 80th Legislative District here in Blair County, I have been hitting the ground running and enjoying my time discussing state-related issues with people in the district, getting the district offices set up and familiarizing myself with the legislative processes in Harrisburg.

Quinn Announces Committee Assignments for 2015-16 Legislative Session

Jan. 23, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) has been assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2015-16 legislative session. Quinn’s assignments include the Appropriations, Insurance, Professional Licensure and Transportation committees. Appointment to the Appropriations Committee marks Quinn’s first assignment on this committee, and represents the only Republican House member from Bucks County on Appropriations.

Diamond Announces Committee Assignments

Jan. 23, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today announced his 2015-16 session committee assignments, which will include the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tourism and Recreational Development, Gaming Oversight and Human Services committees.

Helm Receives House Committee Assignments

Jan. 23, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin) today announced that she has been appointed to serve on the House Gaming Oversight, Professional Licensure, Urban Affairs and Tourism and Recreational Development committees during the 2015-16 legislative session.

Parker Announces Committee Appointments

Jan. 23, 2015 /

HARRISBURG - State Rep. David Parker (R-Monroe) has been appointed to serve on the following four standing committees for the 2015-16 legislative session: Children and Youth, Commerce, Environmental Resources and Energy, and Gaming Oversight.

Ross Named Chairman of House Liquor Control Committee

Jan. 23, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester), who was recently elected to his 10th term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has been named chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session. The House made history last session when it passed liquor privatization legislation, but the Senate failed to act on the measure. Ross expects privatization to come up again this session.

Klunk Selected to Serve on Four Standing House Committees in First Term

Jan. 22, 2015 /

HARRISBURG — State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) today announced she has been appointed to serve on the House Aging and Older Adult Services, Children and Youth, Gaming Oversight, and Urban Affairs committees for the 2015-16 legislative session. Earlier this month, Klunk began serving her first term in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Zimmerman Announces Committee Assignments

Jan. 22, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) has been appointed to serve on the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, as well as two other House standing committees, for the 2015-16 legislative session.

Staats Appointed to Four House Committees

Jan. 22, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) announced that he has been named to serve on four House committees during the 2015-16 legislative session, including Education, Commerce, Aging and Older Adult Services, and Human Services, on which he will serve as secretary.

Barrar Appointed to House Consumer Affairs Committee

Jan. 22, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) was assigned to serve on the House Consumer Affairs Committee during the 2015-16 legislative session. Barrar will also serve as the chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Warner Named to Three House Committees

Jan. 22, 2015 /

HARRISBURG— Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) has been appointed to serve on the following three standing committees for the 2015-16 legislative session: Game and Fisheries, Gaming Oversight, and Local Government.