Both the Pennsylvania Senate and House swore in their members on January 7th and elected their respective leaders. Senator Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) was elected again by her colleagues to be the President Pro Tempore. Representative Joanna McClinton (D-Phila) was elected to retain her position as Speaker, despite a 101-101 split in the House of Representatives. During a second ballot many Republican members supported McClinton through a voice vote.
The House also approved a Rules package establishing some new process items and establishing three new committees:
The Senate also created a new committee within their Rules package:
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