Mehaffie Receives Committee Assignments for First Term
HARRISBURG - Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) has been named to serve on the Local Government, Gaming Oversight and Game and Fisheries committees during the 2017-18 legislative session.
The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.
“My service on these three committees will allow me to voice the concerns of the people of the 106th District on a broad range of issues,” Mehaffie said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues and committee chairmen to advance legislation that will benefit our communities and the Commonwealth as a whole.”
The House Local Government Committee addresses issues related to the municipal code, powers and duties of local officials, planning and zoning, intergovernmental cooperation, municipal authorities and police departments, and state technical and financial assistance to municipalities.
Mehaffie said he will draw on his experiences in his prior local government role to aid his work in this committee.
“I expect that my experience as a Lower Swatara Township commissioner will serve me well on this committee,” Mehaffie said. “I look forward to delving deeper into issues affecting our state’s local governments and furthering legislation that will help them be more effective and efficient in providing services.”
The Game and Fisheries Committee reviews legislation that deals with laws, licensing and other matters related to hunting, trapping, fishing and boating throughout the Commonwealth.
The Gaming Oversight Committee oversees slot machine gaming, bingo, small games of chance, amusement laws and table games in Pennsylvania. In addition to its legislative responsibilities, the committee has oversight of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and aspects that deal with gaming within the Department of Revenue, the Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Police.
“It’s important we ensure this industry remains a competitive and thriving one for our community organizations, our local economy and for our residents,” Mehaffie said. “I’m eager to get to work with my colleagues to make sure this industry is held to the highest standards.”
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Representative Thomas Mehaffie
106th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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