HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
NOTICE
SESSION SCHEDULE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the Act of October 15, 1998, PL.729, No.93, that the House of
Representatives will convene in open session in the Hall of the House on the following 2012 dates:

February    8,  9(Non-voting),  13,  14, and  15
March    12,  13,  14,  26,  27, and  28
April    2,  3,  4, and  30
May    1,  2,  7,  8,  9,  21,  22, and  23
June    4,  5,  6,  11,  12,  13,  18,  19,  20,  21,  22,  25,  26,  27,  28, and  29


Updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012
*Denotes a change
- Indicates the meeting will be broadcast.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
9:30 AM
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Public hearing on SB 388 - requires dentists to
maintain medical malpractice insurance.
Room 205
Ryan Office
* 10:00 AM PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE COMMITTEE
Public hearing on HB 1832 and HB 1833 - pertaining
to physician assistants.
CANCELLED
Monday, February 13, 2012
* 10:00 AM FINANCE COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 2175 and any other business to
come before the Committee, immediately followed
by public hearing on HB 1877.
Room 60
East Wing
11:00 AM LABOR AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 1754, HB 1852 and any other
business that may come before the Committee.
Room 205
Ryan Office
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
9:00 AM LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 1047, HB 1484, HB 1718, HB
1719 and any other business that may come before
the Committee.
Room G50
Irvis Office
9:15 AM ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 1934 and any other business
that may come before the Committee.
Room 205
Ryan Office
10:00 AM COMMERCE COMMITTEE
Informational meeting on HB 1616 - legislation dealing
with benefit corporations.
Room B31
Main Capitol
10:00 AM FINANCE COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 1877, HB 323 and any other
business that may come before the Committee.
Room 60
East Wing
10:00 AM JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 253, HB 1841, HB 1842 and
any other business that may come before the
Committee.
Room 205
Ryan Office
10:30 AM TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 2158, HB 2192 and any other
business that may come before the Committee.
Room G50
Irvis Office
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
9:00 AM EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Informational meeting - presentations from cyber
charter school administrators regarding cyber charter
school funding and other operating issues.
Room 39
East Wing
9:00 AM STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Public hearing on HB 116, HB 249, HB 250, HB 357 -
reforming state spending by improving government
efficiency and reducing cost.
Room G50
Irvis Office
9:30 AM AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Informational meeting on elder abuse and older adult
protective services. Round table discussion on
consumer advocacy and community action to combat
abuse.
Room 60
East Wing
9:30 AM URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on SB 1174.
Room B31
Main Capitol
10:00 AM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Release and discuss reports on PA Lottery Funding of
Programs & Services for Older Pennsylvanians and PA
Game Commission Compliance with its Strategic Plan.
Hearing Room #3
North Office
10:00 AM PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 1832, HB 1833, and proposed
Reg. 16A-4711.
Room 205
Ryan Office
Thursday, February 16, 2012
9:15 AM CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Voting meeting on HB 60, HB 402, HB 2031, SB 1228
and any other business that may come before the
Committee.
Room B31
Main Capitol
9:30 AM INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Public hearing on HB 717
Room 205
Ryan Office
10:00 AM LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Assessment Task Force meeting pursuant to HR 343
and HR 344.
Room 60
East Wing
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
9:30 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
9:30 AM Global Economy
11:00 AM Independent Fiscal Office
1:30 PM Department of Revenue
Room 140
Main Capitol
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
* 9:00 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
9:00 AM State-relateds (University of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania State University, Temple University,
Lincoln University)
10:00 AM Treasury Department
11:00 AM Office of Open Records
1:30 PM Department of Banking
2:30 PM Attorney General
Room 140
Main Capitol
Thursday, February 23, 2012
9:00 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
9:00 AM Gaming Control Board
10:30 AM Judiciary
1:30 PM PSERS/SERS
 Room 140
Main Capitol
Monday, February 27, 2012
10:00 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
10:00 AM Public Utility Commission
11:00 AM Office of Consumer Advocate, Small
Business Advocate
1:00 PM Liquor Control Board
3:00 PM Insurance Department
Room 140
Main Capitol
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
* 9:30 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
9:30 AM Department of Agriculture
10:30 AM Department of Conservation & Natural
Resources
1:30 PM Department of Aging
2:30 PM Auditor General
Room 140
Main Capitol
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
* 9:30 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
9:30 AM Department of Transportation
11:30 AM Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
1:30 PM Department of Health (including Bureau of
Drug & Alcohol if necessary).
3:00 PM Department of Environmental Protection
Room 140
Main Capitol
10:00 AM GAME AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE
Informational meeting on the PA Fish and Boat
Commission's Annual Report.
Room 39
East Wing
Thursday, March 1, 2012
10:00 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
10:00 AM Department of Labor & Industry
1:00 PM Department of Community & Economic
Development
3:00 PM PA Commission for Community Colleges
Room 140
Main Capitol
* 1:30 PM JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Public hearing on House Bill 1815 and House Bill 1816 -
Merit Selection.
National Constitution Center
Kirby Auditorium
500 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA
Monday, March 5, 2012
10:00 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
10:00 AM Department of Education
1:00 PM State System of Higher Education
2:30 PM PHEAA
Room 140
Main Capitol
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
9:30 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
9:30 AM Pennsylvania State Police/Office of
Homeland Security
11:00 AM PEMA
1:30 PM Department of Corrections, Board of
Probation & Parole
3:00 PM Department of General Services
Room 140
Main Capitol
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
9:30 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
9:30 AM Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
11:30 AM Department of State
1:30 PM Department of Public Welfare
Room 140
Main Capitol
* 10:00 AM GAME AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE
Informational meeting on the PA Game Commission's
Annual Report.
Room 205
Ryan Office
1:00 PM VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE
Public hearing on HB 1092 and HB 1152 - Examine
the Civil Service Reforms
Room G50
Irvis Office
Thursday, March 8, 2012
10:00 AM APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET HEARINGS:
10:00 AM Budget Secretary - Office of the
Governor/Executive Offices
1:00 PM Member Testimony
Room 140
Main Capitol
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
9:30 AM CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE
Informational meeting on family group decision making
as a process for creating a safety plan for a
dependent child.
Room B31
Main Capitol
Thursday, March 15, 2012
9:30 AM HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Public hearing - New asset test DPW is imposing on
people who recieve food stamps.
Room 60
East Wing
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
9:30 AM PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE COMMITTEE
Public hearing on HB 817 - administering of injectable
medications by pharmacists
Room 205
Ryan Office