The Senate and House are set to consider a variety of environmental bills and issues. Here’s the rundown…

Calendars

The House starts the week with these bills on their Calendar-- House Bill 2067 setting limits on state spending through a constitutional amendment; House Bill 1902 eliminating the sunset date on the $2/ton Recycling Fee; and requiring Recycling Performance Grants to be used for local recycling and waste reduction efforts.

On the Senate Calendar is House Bill 2054 that makes changes to the Eminent Domain Code in response to the Kelo decision; House Bill 1114 expanding waste tire recycling program; and Senate Bill 1025 would establish a Pennsylvania Clean Car Program by adopting federal Tier II standards.

Committees

In the House, the Environmental Resources & Energy Committee will hold a public hearing on House Bill 2141 and adopting the California vehicle emission standards for Pennsylvania; and Game and Fisheries Committee will hear a presentation on the Game Commission’s annual and Growing Greener reports

2/3/2006