Senator Fumo (left) shares a laugh during a break in a
meeting with former Republican Appropriations Chairman Richard Tilghman of Montgomery County. |
Senator Vincent Fumo is the
Democratic Chairman of the Senate Appropriations
Committee. In that role, he is
the primary member of the Senate Democratic caucus responsible for
developing the state budget and determining the commonwealth's spending
priorities. He oversees a staff that analyzes all legislation for its
fiscal impact on the state. All bills must pass the Appropriations
Committee before they are voted upon on the floor of the Senate.
In the 2003-2004 legislative
session, he also serves on the following standing Senate committees:
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Communications and Technology
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Consumer Affairs and
Professional Licensure
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Ethics
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Game and Fisheries
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Policy
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Rules and Executive
Nominations
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Urban Affairs and
Housing
In addition, Senator
Fumo is a member of the following government related boards or
commissions:
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Firearms
Background Check Advisory Committee
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Governor's
Committee of Automated Technology
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Legislative Data
Processing Committee
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Pennsylvania
Housing Advisory Committee
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Public School
Employees Retirement Board
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Pennsylvania
Higher Education Assistance Agency (vice chair)
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