News
Feb
04
2015
February 04, 2015
Senator Mike Folmer (R – Lebanon, Dauphin and York) chaired his first Senate State Government Committee meeting today in the Main Capitol. [Read More]
May
29
2014
May 29, 2014
While recent attention has been focused on the growing possibility of a broad gift ban being enacted, another long-argued reform measure is gaining new legislative life. [Read More]
May
06
2014
May 06, 2014
Senate State Government Committee Chairs Senators Lloyd Smucker (R-Lancaster) and Matt Smith (D-Allegheny/Washington) today sent a joint letter to Governor Tom Corbett urging him to re-appoint Terry Mutchler to a second six-year term as executive director of the Office of Open Records. [Read More]
Apr
28
2014
April 28, 2014
The Senate State Government Committee examined proposals today that would prohibit legislators from receiving non-cash gifts from those seeking to influence the legislative process. [Read More]
Apr
28
2014
April 28, 2014
Looking to build on recent Senate approval of a rule and a bill banning cash gifts, the Senate State Government Committee is holding a public hearing on a broader gift ban that would encompass hospitality and entertainment. [Read More]
Apr
07
2014
April 07, 2014
The Senate State Government Committee approved legislation today that would ban cash gifts to legislators and public officials, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Lloyd Smucker (R-13). [Read More]
Oct
21
2013
October 21, 2013
The Senate State Government Committee reviewed how the state’s Open Records Law applies to state-related universities and inmates during a public hearing today, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Lloyd Smucker (R-13). [Read More]
Sep
20
2013
September 20, 2013
The Senate State Government Committee will continue its review of proposed changes to the state’s Right-To-Know Law during a hearing on October 21, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Lloyd Smucker (R-13). [Read More]