Upcoming Policy Hearings
NOV
10
Supporting Home Care Workers
Monday, November 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM
On Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller will host a hearing alongside Senators Christine Tartaglione, Patty Kim and Nikil Saval. This hearing will examine comprehensive solutions and actions to ensure adequate funding and pay for direct care workers.
This hearing will be held at SEIU Office located at 455 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
NOV
14
Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM

On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator James Malone (D-36). This hearing will examine our Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding our commonwealth’s water system and residential wells with a safe and clean water system.
This hearing will be held at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center located at 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512
Committee News
Joint State Legislative Hearing Focuses on College Affordability
HARRISBURG -March 26, 2019 – Democratic lawmakers today held a joint Senate-House hearing in Harrisburg on legislation aimed at making college more affordable. The joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing focused on the proposed “Pennsylvania...
State Senate Hearing in Chester County Focuses on Restricting Robocalls
FRAZER – March 21, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Andy Dinniman (D-Chester), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a public hearing today on ways to curb robocalls. The panel discussed legislative solutions to restrict and reduce robocalls, which are...
Committee Hearing on College Affordability Set for Harrisburg
The state Senate and House Democratic Policy committees will hold a joint public hearing next Tuesday on college affordability. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the House Democratic Caucus Room, 418 Main Capitol, Harrisburg. The hearing...
State Senate Hearing in Philly Focuses on Gun Violence
PHILADELPHIA – February 14, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Arthur Haywood (D-Philadelphia), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to prevent gun violence in Pennsylvania. “This policy hearing is to share proven solutions to...
Joint State Legislative Hearing in Clairton Focuses on Improving Air Quality
CLAIRTON, February 7, 2019 – With an overflow crowd of steel workers and concerned citizens in attendance at Clairton City Hall, a joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held today on ways to improve air quality, community notification...
State Senate Committee Holds Hearing in Philadelphia on Hair Braiding Licensure
PHILADELPHIA, December 12, 2018 – At the request of state Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing in Philadelphia on the senator’s proposal to do away with the cosmetology school licensing...
State Senate Committee Holds Hearing in Pittsburgh on Climate Change
HARRISBURG– November 28, 2018 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing in Pittsburgh on local and state efforts to address climate change. The full policy hearing can be viewed...
Sen. Boscola re-elected to Chair Senate Democratic Policy Committee
HARRISBURG, November 14, 2018 -- State Senate Democrats today unanimously re-elected Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) to chair the Senate Democratic Policy Committee. “I am proud to have the support of my senate caucus colleagues and look forward to...
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