Senate Judiciary Committee
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 3 p.m.
Hearing Room 1, NOB
Agenda
Call to Order: Senator Lisa Baker
Attendance
• Nomination of Maura Palumbi, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Butler County
Swearing-In of the Nominee: Senator Baker
Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Vogel
Remarks: Maura Palumbi, Esquire
Questions and Comments: Members of the Committee
Consideration of Nomination
• Nomination of Julia Rater, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Centre County
Swearing-In of the Nominee: Senator Baker
Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Langerholc
Remarks: Julia Rater, Esquire
Questions and Comments: Members of the Committee
Consideration of Nomination
• Nomination of Frank Ruggiero, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Lackawanna County
Swearing-In of the Nominee: Senator Baker
Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Flynn
Remarks: Frank Ruggiero, Esquire
Questions and Comments: Members of the Committee
Consideration of Nomination
• Nomination of Chesley Lightsey, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
Swearing-In of the Nominee: Senator Baker
Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Haywood
Remarks: Chesley Lightsey, Esquire
Questions and Comments: Members of the Committee
Consideration of Nomination
• Nomination of E. Natasha Taylor-Smith, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
Swearing-In of the Nominee: Senator Baker
Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Street
Remarks: E. Natasha Taylor-Smith, Esquire
Questions and Comments: Members of the Committee
Consideration of Nomination
• Nomination of Samantha Williams, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
Swearing-In of the Nominee: Senator Baker
Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Hughes
Remarks: Samantha Williams, Esquire
Questions and Comments: Members of the Committee
Consideration of Nomination
• Nomination of Kay Yu, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
Swearing-In of the Nominee: Senator Baker
Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Saval
Remarks: Kay Yu, Esquire
Questions and Comments: Members of the Committee
Consideration of Nomination