Committee Members
Republicans
Lisa Baker, Chair
Wayne Langerholc Jr, Vice-Chair
Joe Scarnati, ex-officio
Camera Bartolotta
John Gordner
Scott Martin
Joe Pittman
Mike Regan
Gene Yaw
Democrats
Larry Farnese, Minority Chair
Maria Collett
Art Haywood
John Sabatina
Steven Santarsiero
Committee Schedule, Votes and Bills
Meetings and Hearings
Senate Judiciary Committee | May 20, 2020 | Virtual Meeting | [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | May 13, 2020 | Virtual Meeting [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | April 29, 2020 | 11:15 a.m. (Time Approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | April 20, 2020 | 12:15 p.m. | Off the Floor in the Senate Chamber | [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | January 29, 2020 | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | December 18, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB | [Read More]
News
May
19
2020
May 19, 2020
At a public hearing on Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct a thorough review of the Wolf Administration’s release of incarcerated individuals from State Correctional Institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Committee Chair Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Apr
30
2020
April 30, 2020
Actions taken to slow the spread of coronavirus have had some unintended consequences, including within the judicial system. [Read More]
Dec
18
2019
December 18, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee met today to consider the nominations of several individuals for seats on various courts. [Read More]
Oct
01
2019
October 01, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Wednesday to hear testimony regarding the Statute of Limitations with respect to claims of sexual abuse, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th). [Read More]
Sep
23
2019
September 23, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday to hear testimony regarding second amendment rights, behavioral health and other gun-related issues, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th). [Read More]
Aug
14
2019
August 14, 2019
The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced the following public hearings to be held this fall, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th) [Read More]