The session of the state legislature is underway as members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have been sworn in. The chamber went into recess after the swearing-in ceremony as a battle for Speaker of the House is expected. The House currently has 101 Republicans, 99 Democrats and three vacancies to be filled in special elections. The District 32 special election is scheduled for February 7th, while a lawsuit is pending regarding the dates of the other two special elections.