Meeting to consider the nominations of Dr. Laurel Harry, Secretary, Department of Corrections; Michael Piecuch, Esquire, Court of Common Pleas Judge, Snyder and Union Counties; and Michael P. Toomey, Esquire, Court of Common Pleas Judge, Northumberland County; and to consider SB 815 and SB 838

Senate Judiciary Committee

Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 10 a.m.

Hearing Room 1, NOB 


Agenda

Confirmation Hearing:

Call to Order and Opening Statements:

Senator Lisa Baker, Majority Chair, Judiciary Committee
Senator Steven Santarsiero, Minority Chair, Judiciary Committee

Attendance

  • Nomination of Dr. Laurel Harry, as Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

          Swearing-in and Introduction of the Nominee: Senator Baker

          Remarks: Dr. Laurel Harry, Acting Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

          Questions and Comments:  Members of the Committee

          Consideration of Nomination

  • Nomination of Michael Piecuch, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Snyder and Union Counties

          Swearing-In of the Nominee:  Senator Baker

          Introduction of the Nominee:  Senator Culver

         Remarks: The Honorable Michael Piecuch, Esquire, District Attorney, Snyder County

         Questions and Comments:  Members of the Committee

         Consideration of Nomination

  • Nomination of Michael P. Toomey, Esquire, as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Northumberland County

         Swearing-In of the Nominee:  Senator Baker

         Introduction of the Nominee:  Senator Culver

         Remarks: The Honorable Michael P. Toomey, Esquire, Magisterial District Judge, District Court 08-3-04, Northumberland County

         Questions and Comments:  Members of the Committee

         Consideration of Nomination

Voting Meeting:

  • Senate Bill 815, P.N. 917 (Baker) Amends Tax Reform Code of 1971 to provide that the grantor of a trust who is treated as the owner of the trust pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, shall be obligated to pay the appropriate Pennsylvania income taxes.
  • Senate Bill 838, P.N. 934 (Baker) Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedures) to establish probation review conferences and limits on total confinement for technical violations.
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