The House Democratic Policy Committee holds public hearings and meetings across the state and serves as the catalyst to enacting major policy initiatives put forth by members of the House Democratic Caucus. State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, was chosen by the caucus to lead this committee. The committee typically holds hearings outside of Harrisburg to investigate local impact of certain issues and collect valuable expert input.


Public Hearings

To judge the local impact state issues have in certain regions and collect valuable public input, the Policy Committee travels throughout the state to hold public hearings. Check back here regularly for the Committee's hearing schedule and collected testimony. Follow Chairman Sturla on Twitter to be the first to know when hearings are announced.

Upcoming Hearings

  • When: Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
  • Where: Lycoming College, Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall, Corner of East Fourth and Basin Streets, Williamsport (Directions)
  • What: State Budget Human Services Cuts (Agenda)

Archive of Hearings

The below table lists this session's Policy Committee hearings to date. For more information about a specific hearing, click on its date for a media advisory, its location for a news release, and its topic for testimonies and materials collected at the hearing.

Date Location Topic Multimedia
5/17/12 Philadelphia Voter ID Law Photos
5/16/12 Bala Cynwyd Jobs and Lifelong Learning Photos
5/15/12 Philadelphia State Budget Cuts Photos
5/3/12 Pittsburgh Economic Impact of Public Transit Cuts Photos
4/12/12 Pittston Transportation Photos
4/11/12 Waverly Voter ID Law Photos
4/9/12 Harrisburg Medical Nutrition Therapy Photos
3/30/12 Philadelphia Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children Photos
3/19/12 Erie State Budget Cuts Photos
2/27/12 Bryn Mawr Marcellus Shale Air Emissions  Audio/Photos
2/23/12 Philadelphia Oil Refinery Closings  Photos
2/22/12 East Lansdowne State Budget Cuts Photos
2/21/12 Philadelphia Landlords and Property Neglect Photos
2/16/12 Harrisburg State Budget Education Cuts  Photos
2/9/12 Harrisburg DPW Assistance Changes  Photos
1/19/12 Harrisburg Electric Reliability  Photos
1/11/12 Pittsburgh Transportation  Photos
1/10/12 Pittsburgh Narrowband Radio Implementation  Photos
1/9/12 McKeesport Jobs  Photos
11/29/11 Philadelphia Jobs Photos
11/28/11 Philadelphia Transportation Photos
11/4/11 Philadelphia Campaign Finance Reform Photos
11/3/11 Philadelphia English as PA's Official Language Photos
10/27/11 Williamsport Marcellus Shale Photos
10/21/11 Pittsburgh State Budget Education Cuts Photos
10/20/11 Pittsburgh Public Television Photos
10/13/11 Bristol Transportation Photos
10/12/11 Media Marcellus Shale Air Issues Audio/Photos
9/21/11 Harrisburg BPA Usage in Baby Products Photos
9/19/11 Harrisburg House Bill 300 Photos
9/13/11 Uniontown State Budget Cuts  Photos
9/1/11 Philadelphia Cell Phone Warning Labels  Photos
8/31/11 Philadelphia Cemetery Regulations  Photos
8/30/11 Philadelphia Palliative Care  Photos
8/17/11 Harrisburg Marcellus Shale  Photos
8/16/11 Scranton State Budget Cuts  Photos
8/15/11 Wilkes-Barre Marcellus Shale  Photos
8/4/11 Johnstown State Budget Higher Education Cuts  Photos
8/3/11 Conway State Budget Cuts Photos
8/2/11 Waynesburg Marcellus Shale Photos
7/28/11 Philadelphia State Budget Cuts Photos
7/27/11 Newtown Marcellus Shale Photos
7/26/11 Lafayette Hill Growing Greener Photos
7/13/11 Harrisburg State Budget Cuts Photos
7/12/11 Lancaster State Budget Education Cuts Photos
7/11/11 Williamsport State Budget Cuts Photos
6/10/11 Philadelphia Growing Greener Photos
6/9/11 Philadelphia Marcellus Shale Photos
5/26/11 Harrisburg Human Services Photos
5/12/11 Bethlehem Marcellus Shale Photos
4/28/11 York Marcellus Shale Photos
4/21/11 Philadelphia Air Quality Issues Photos
4/20/11 Chester Vouchers Photos
4/19/11 Philadelphia Higher Education Photos
4/14/11 Harrisburg Privatization of State Liquor Stores Photos
4/7/11 Harrisburg Vouchers Audio/Photos
3/31/11 Scranton Vouchers Photos
3/30/11 Scranton Privatization of State Liquor Stores Photos
3/29/11 Nanticoke Health Care Photos
3/24/11 Pittsburgh Health Care Photos
3/23/11 Pittsburgh Vouchers Photos
3/22/11 McKeesport Privatization of State Liquor Stores Photos
3/21/11 Washingtion Property Reassessments Photos
3/17/11 Erie Privatization of State Liquor Stores Photos
3/16/11 Erie Health Care Photos
3/15/11 Erie Vouchers Photos
3/3/11 Harrisburg Health Care Photos
2/24/11 Philadelphia Privatization of State Liquor Stores Photos
2/23/11 King of Prussia Marcellus Shale  
2/23/11 Philadelphia Health Care Photos
2/22/11 Philadelphia Vouchers Photos


Policy Committee Members

Click on the Committee member's name to visit his or her website.

 

Policy Agenda

The House Democratic Policy Committee will create the Democratic Caucus's Policy Agenda for the 2011-2012 Legislative Session. Click here for details.


Staff

Jim Dawes - Executive Director, 717-772-0036

Angela Fitterer - Policy Advisor, 717-772-9967

Eric Mock - Policy Analyst, 717-783-0450

Nicole Reigelman - Media Specialist, 717-783-0334

Ryan McIlmoyle - Research Analyst, 717-787-3536

Michelle Bohnke - Office Manager, 717-787-3555