State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, has announced she has been appointed to serve on several key House committees for the 2019-20 legislative session.

McNeill will serve on the Commerce, Game and Fisheries, Gaming Oversight, Labor and Industry and Rules committees.

“I am committed to my constituents and these committee appointments reflect my constituency in the 133rd District,” Mc Neill said. “These committees are consumer oriented and perform a vital function in the legislative process.”

McNeill said the appointments put her in a position to discuss and formulate much of a bill’s language before it is considered and voted on in the House of Representatives.

McNeill wanted to clearly explain each committee to her constituents:

Commerce – evaluates legislation involving the banking industry and financial services industries; reviews bills that control interest rates and wage and employment issues; and has oversight of the Department of Banking, Department of Community and Economic Development, Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Agency, the Securities Commission and the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority.

Game and Fisheries – reviews bills which affect the Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission. Both commissions are independent entities and rely on licensing and use fees for a significant portion of their funding.

Gaming Oversight – works with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to evaluate bills that affect gaming in Pennsylvania. This includes the types of gaming allowed in Pennsylvania, as well as rules for casinos and using the proceeds of gaming in the state.

Labor – reviews legislation on issues such as the state’s minimum wage, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, building and construction codes, and workplace health and safety.

McNeill maintains a constituent service office at 1080 Schadt Ave. in Whitehall. The telephone number is (610) 266-1273 and office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. She also has a satellite office at Fountain Hill Borough Hall, 941 Long St. with hours from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday.