The Senate is in session the week of March 20 and the House April 3. Here’s the rundown of what’s on the calendars and in committees—

Calendars

The Senate will have these items on their Calendar March 20-- House Bill 213 establishing penalties for eco-terrorism; and Senate Bill 1063 providing additional funding to expand the PA Small Business Development Centers.

The House will start April 3 with this bill of interest on its Calendar-- House Bill 2067 setting limits on state spending through a constitutional amendment.

Committees

In the House, the Republican Policy Committee holds a hearing on DEP Regulatory Process and Economic Development; the Game and Fisheries Committee meets to hear an update on the results of the three-year audit of the Fish and Boat Commission; the Democratic Policy Committee holds a hearing on deer management in DuBois.

In the Senate, the Public Health and Welfare and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committees hold a joint hearing to review energy assistance programs and outreach.

3/17/2006