The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing is a legislative agency responsible for advancing policies that promote fairer and more uniform decisions at sentencing, resentencing, and parole. The Commission develops guidelines for sentencing, resentencing, and parole, as well as risk assessments that support pretrial and sentencing decisions. The Commission’s research and development program serves as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on decisions made by courts and paroling authorities.

The publications of the Commission on Sentencing contain reports. Selected topics from these publications include the Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive Program. The bulk of the current material is dated from 2010.

The Joint Legislative Air & Water Pollution Control & Conservation Committee works to monitor abandoned mine reclamation efforts, to assess water quality projects and to identify further practical options for change. The Committee's powers and duties include conducting continuing studies on air, water, mining, etc.; recommending needed changes to the General Assembly; examining enforcement of air and water pollution laws; and evaluating mining practices, mining laws, and reclamation of mined lands. The Committee crafts environmental legislation, conducts major industries into conservation initiatives, and monitors key developments that influence the way environmental policies are determined.

The publications of the Joint Legislative Air & Water Pollution Control & Conservation Committee contain newsletters, annual reports, and other reports. Selected topics from these publications include the Forestry Task Force, and yearly news and happenings of the Committee. The bulk of the current material is dated from 2017 to 2020. 

The Joint State Government Commission serves as the bipartisan and bicameral research agency of the General Assembly. It is comprised of the entire membership of the General Assembly. It provides the legislature with a readily available mechanism for conducting interdisciplinary studies.

The publications of the Joint State Government Commission contain annual reports, biennial reports, and other various reports. Selected topics from these publications include Snyder and STAIRS public state university data, Commonwealth finances, state law amendments, social problems, etc. The bulk of the current material is dated from 1940 to present.

The Legislative Audit Advisory Commission is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative service agency, or joint committee, of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The powers and duties of the commission include: examine the standards of audits performed under the provisions of section 10 of Article VIII, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and recommend measures for the improvement of pre-auditing and post-auditing of the financial affairs of the Commonwealth; report annually recommendations and suggested legislation, if any, for the improvement of auditing in the Commonwealth, and particularly as it pertains to the Legislature.

The publications of the Legislative Audit Advisory Commission contain audit reports and financial statement communications. Selected topics from these publications include General Assembly finances. The bulk of the current material is dated from 2007 to present.

The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative service agency, or joint committee, of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The Committee works to provide members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly with timely, accurate, and unbiased information, analysis, and performance evaluation to inform their policy decisions. The Committee makes recommendations aimed at eliminating unnecessary expenditures, promoting economy in the government of the Commonwealth, and assuring that state funds are being expended in accordance with legislative intent and law.

The publications of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee contain reports. Selected topics from these publications include the Right-to-Know Law and vehicle emissions. The bulk of the current material is dated from 2004 to 2018.