For Immediate Release
December 11, 2006
Contact: Todd Nyquist
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Scarnati Names Committee Chairs for 2007/2008 Legislative Session

Warren - Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) has appointed Republican Committee Chairs for the 2007/2008 Legislative Session, which begins in January.

"We have outstanding chairs, with expertise in a wide range of areas, who are looking forward to playing a key role in developing and reviewing legislation," Scarnati said.  "Committees are where bills are debated, improved and positioned for consideration by the full Senate.  They do a great deal of the heavy lifting on legislation and are crucial to the development of sound public policy."

Scarnati said that the Senate Committees also conduct public hearings on key issues, allowing citizens and interested groups to have a say in the legislative process and serve as a resource for members and others.

Following are Committee Chairs for the Sessions of 2007/2008: