House Speaker Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) Monday announced the appointments of both Republican and Democratic committee chairmen for the 2015-16 Legislative Session.

“These House committees will tackle the serious issues facing Pennsylvania and, through public hearings and meetings, vet those issues and proposed solutions with the public,” Speaker Turzai said. “These men and women of both caucuses will lead the way in preparing legislation for the full House to consider.”

Here’s the list of Committee Chairs:

Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Republican: Rep. Martin Causer (Cameron) - NEW

Democrat: Rep. John P. Sabatina (Philadelphia) - NEW

Consumer Affairs

Republican: Rep. Robert Godshall (Montgomery)

Democrat: Rep. Peter J. Daley (Washington)

Environmental Resources and Energy

Republican: Rep. John Maher (Allegheny) - NEW

Democrat: Rep. Greg Vitali (Delaware)

Game and Fisheries

Republican: Rep. Keith Gillespie (York) - NEW

Democrat: Rep. Ted Harhai (Westmoreland) -  NEW

Local Government

Republican: Rep. Kate Harper (Montgomery)

Democrat: Rep. Bob Freeman (Northampton)

A complete list is available online.

1/12/2015