O’Neill Appointed Secretary of House Appropriations Committee
State Rep. Bernie O'Neill served on the committee for three years and also serves on the education, judiciary Professional licensure and human services committees.
As he begins his sixth term in office, Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Sam Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana/Armstrong) as secretary of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am honored that Speaker Smith has selected me to serve in this committee leadership position for the 2013-14 legislative session,” O’Neill said. “I’ve served on the Appropriations Committee for three years; the position of secretary is a big responsibility, but a challenge that I welcome and look forward to undertaking.” The House Appropriations Committee is primarily tasked with drafting an annual balanced budget proposal that allocates funds to state agencies and departments for state government operations on an annual basis. The …
Pete Krenshaw
4:48 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
I believe a congratulations to Bernie O'Neill is in order! He has always worked in bi-partison fashion to "get the job done" in Warminster and in Harrisburg. His track record speaks for itself which is why he has always won his elections in landslides. I am glad he will continue serving the people of Pennsylvania in a leadership position of the Appropriations Committee as well as the other … more ›