A newly sworn-in local lawmaker will step directly into an important role in steering the state budget.
Senator Joe Pittman- who was elected to represent a portion of Butler County as part of the 41st district- has been appointed to a seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays an important role in developing the state budget.
“I am truly honored that Senator Scarnati appointed me to serve on the Appropriations Committee,” Senator Pittman said. “I look forward to working on the budget and ensuring that it meets the needs of the state in a responsible manner. We are fortunate in that we currently have a revenue surplus, but we must exercise prudence in how we use it. We must prepare for the next ‘rainy day’ that will inevitably occur.”
The Appropriations Committee reviews all legislation for fiscal impact- including development of the state budget.
In addition to the Appropriations Committee, Senator Scarnati appointed Senator Pittman to serve as Vice Chairman of the Environmental Resources & Energy Committee and as a member of four additional committees: Banking & Insurance, Communications & Technology, Game & Fisheries, and Judiciary.
“These are all great committee assignments,” Senator Pittman said. “Environmental Resources & Energy is especially important since it reviews legislation and policies that impact the coal, electric and shale gas industries. Those measures have a significant impact on many families across the 41st District.”
The Pennsylvania budget for the upcoming fiscal year is due on June 30.
