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The Joint State Government Commission serves as the bipartisan and bicameral research agency of the General Assembly. It is comprised of the entire membership of the General Assembly.
Current Events
5th Election Law Report and Geothermal Podcast

Today we released the 5th entry in our annual series on Electrion Law in Pennsylvania. See the full report and a one-page summary below. Additionally, a new podcast episode featuring a discussion on Geothermal energy is also available in the podcast tab.

Posted on October 01, 2025
Recent Publications
Election Law in Pennsylvania: Fifth Annual Report of the Election Law Advisory Board
Authorization:
2019 Senate Bill 422, 41
Posted on October 01, 2025
Diabetes in Pennsylvania: Prevention and Maintenance Programs - Seventh Biennial Report
Authorization:
2013 House Resolution 936
Posted on September 15, 2025
Unearthing the Potential of Geothermal Energy Systems in Pennsylvania
Authorization:
2023 House Resolution 185
Posted on August 18, 2025
JSGC: Biennial Report 2023-2024
Posted on July 24, 2025
Assessment of the Commonwealth's Urban Search and Rescue Capabilities
Authorization:
2023 House Bill 843
Posted on July 22, 2025
Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries: Proposed Amendments to Title 20 Pa.C.S.
Posted on June 03, 2025
Agrivoltaic Farming in Pennsylvania
Authorization:
2023 House Resolution 224
Posted on May 07, 2025
The Short-term Rental Industry in Pennsylvania
Authorization:
2023 House Resolution 425
Posted on March 17, 2025
Instructional Output and Faculty Salary Costs of the State-related Universities: Data 2023-24
Posted on February 11, 2025
Information Disclosure of the State-related Universities: Data 2023-24
Posted on February 11, 2025
Body-Worn Camera Footage Outcomes for Law Enforcement Officers and Civilians
Authorization:
2023 House Resolution 113
Posted on December 17, 2024
Women Veterans Health Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Authorization:
2023 Senate Resolution 46
Posted on December 16, 2024
Minimum Eligibility Standards for Police Officer Training and Graduation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Authorization:
2023 House Bill 863
Posted on December 10, 2024
Site Updated October 15, 2025
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