Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Representatives Appointed to House Ways and Means Committee

Several Republican Representatives were recently appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee. The Ways and Means Committee is considered to be the most powerful in the Legislature and is responsible for considering all legislation affecting the finances of the Commonwealth.

Representative Vinny deMacedo is the Ranking Member on the House Ways and Means, while Representative Robert Hargraves will serve as the Assistant Ranking Member. Also serving on the House Ways and Means Committee this year are Representatives Jeffrey Perry, Karyn Polito, Todd Smola and Daniel Webster.