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.