Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HR22

Introduced
3/7/23  

Caption

Providing for the appointment of members to the Standing Committees of the House of Representatives.

Impact

This resolution impacts the internal organization and functionality of the House of Representatives. By formalizing the composition of standing committees, HR22 ensures that each committee has appointed members who are expected to oversee and address specific legislative matters. This thereby influences how policies are developed and evaluated within the specified domains of each committee. Committees are integral to the legislative process, and their makeup can significantly affect how legislation is debated and ultimately passed.

Summary

House Resolution 22 aims to provide for the appointment of members to the Standing Committees of the House of Representatives. The resolution outlines the suggested appointments by listing specific individuals and their respective positions within various committees. The members named in the resolution are intended to serve as representatives on these committees, facilitating legislative operations and discussions across relevant areas of governance.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HR22 appears to be generally supportive, as it promotes a structured approach to establishing committee memberships, which is key for a functioning legislative body. However, there may also be underlying tensions depending on political dynamics, particularly if there are disputes about the adequacy or representational fairness of the appointees associated with different committees. Politically, the composition of committees can reflect the majority party's agenda, which might lead to some contention.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the appointment of members based on political affiliations or power dynamics within the House. If particular members are appointed who are viewed as partisans in contentious issues, there could be criticisms regarding biases in committee oversight. Moreover, the transparency and process of how individuals are selected can also lead to debates about fairness and representation, especially among minority parties or stakeholders.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1573

To Reorganize The Standing Committees And The Subject Matter Interim Committees Of The House Of Representatives.

PA HR2

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2022 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.

PA HR1

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2022 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.

PA HR1

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2024 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.

PA HR1

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2025 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.

PA HR1

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2023 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.

PA HR21

Adopting, with exceptions, the General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives (2021-2022) as the Rules of the House of Representatives for Special Session No. 1 (2023), further providing for supervision of Hall of the House and committee rooms, for debate, for time of meeting, for order of business, for standing committees, for powers and duties of standing committees and for Committee on Rules.

PA HR2

Adopting, with exceptions, the General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives (2021-2022) as the Rules of the House of Representatives for Special Session No. 1 (2023), further providing for debate, for time of meeting, for order of business, for standing committees, for powers and duties of standing committees and for Committee on Rules.

PA HB1801

To Reorganize The Standing Committees And The Subject Matter Interim Committees Of The House Of Representatives; To Rename The Joint Committee On Energy And The Joint Interim Committee On Energy.

PA SR75

To Honor Sylvia Ann Hindsman Cornwell For Her Exemplary, Dedicated Service To The Senate And To The State Of Arkansas.

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