Bill > SR200

This resolution establishes a Special Committee to investigate the April 13, 2025 attack at the Governor's residence in Harrisburg, where an individual named Cody Balmer was charged with multiple serious offenses. The committee is authorized to comprehensively investigate all aspects of the attack, including a security review report by former Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Jeffrey Miller that was not publicly released. The Special Committee will have broad investigative powers, including the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents, administer oaths, take testimony, prepare legal documents, conduct interviews, and employ counsel and staff. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms will serve the committee's process, and the committee is permitted to conduct its work during Senate sessions. The investigation's expenses will be paid by the Chief Clerk upon approval from the Senate President pro tempore, and the committee is required to submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the Senate's majority and minority caucuses within 90 days of the resolution's adoption. The resolution acknowledges existing security concerns about publicly reviewing all security records related to the attack.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr200