Here’s an updated list of environmental legislation introduced in the House and Senate so far this year attached to this webpage. Check out these recent bills—

Environmental Education: Senate Bill 410 (MJ White-R-Venango, Musto-D-Luzerne) establishing the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education in law.

Penalties for Illegal Dumping: Senate Bill 309 (Stack-D-Philadelphia) providing for additional penalties for illegal dumping in State Parks and Forests.

Expanding Downtowns: House Bill 965 (Hickernell-R-Lancaster) Expanding the Main Street Program to include residential uses.

Incentives for Coal Bed Methane: House Bill 812 (Pistella-D-Allegheny) providing for tax incentives for using coal bed methane to generate electricity.

3/25/2005