HARRISBURG, Oct. 27, 2015 – Berks County Democratic Sen. Judy Schwank has been appointed to a special bipartisan senate panel to look into whether Attorney General Kathleen Kane may serve with a suspended law license.
Fellow Democrats Art Haywood (Philadelphia) and Sean Wiley (Erie County) are also on the committee as are Republicans John Gordner (Columbia County), Lisa Baker (Luzerne County) and Gene Yaw (Bradford County).
“This is a privilege and responsibility that I take very seriously. I appreciate the trust and faith of my Democratic leader, and I look forward to working with the other members to reach a conclusion,” Schwank said.
Schwank’s “Special Committee on Senate Address” is created under Rule 5(a)(2) of Senate Rules.
The committee must issue a preliminary report to the full Senate with preliminary findings within 30 days. The report must also include an outline of procedures the committee will use should it elect to move forward with any actions.
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