The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee convened for a reorganization meeting in which members completed roll call, confirmed a quorum and discussed committee operating rules and plans to organize subcommittees.

Committee staff read roll call and the committee confirmed a quorum under House Rule 44. The chair noted that the committee will operate under the standard committee operating rules cited in "rules 1 c to 4 c," and said members will work with the speaker's office to make subcommittees official in the coming days.

The chair framed the session as one in which members represent different constituencies across the commonwealth but urged respectful debate and bipartisanship. "I hope we can work together this session in a bipartisan manner to address the needs of all Pennsylvanians," the chair said. Minority Chair Rob Kaufman also expressed hope for greater collaboration.

Several staff and members introduced themselves and identified roles. Staff introductions included Tim Klages, executive director (staff to Chairman Briggs); David Vitaly, legal counsel; Kristen Bernard, legislative assistant to Chairman Bridal; Theresa White, legislative fellow; and Marissa Ederle, LPRO research analyst assigned to the judiciary committee. Members who identified themselves included Melissa Shusterman (Chester County), Christine Howard (167th District), Representative Joe Kerwin (125th District), Robert Ledbetter (109th District), Stephanie Shalaba (12th District), Kate Klunk (169th District), Liz Hambert (61st District), and Representative Andre Carroll (Philadelphia County).

The chair said the committee plans to take on difficult issues this session and move bills that "help the most people and make the most sense for all Pennsylvanians," but added the pace may be slower than last session. The meeting proceeded to consider legislation after introductions.

The reorganization remarks set administrative expectations for the session and announced forthcoming work on subcommittee structure and staffing.