The information you need to follow legislation in the House and Senate- starting with articles and NewsClips from last week--

House, Senate Bills Moving

The House was the only chamber in voting session this week.

House

Lake Erie Wind, Solar Leasing: House Bill 254 (Merski-D-Erie) authorizing leasing of Lake Erie for large-scale wind, solar or kinetic energy generation facilities [House Fiscal Note & Summary] was reported out of the House Appropriations Committee and passed by the House 102 to 99-- Democrats supporting.  The bill now goes to the Senate for action.

Public Maintenance Of Water/Sewer Laterals: House Bill 1903  (Cerrato-D-Montgomery) authorize use of public funds to maintain private later water and sewer lines was reported out of the House Appropriations Committee [House Fiscal Note & Summary] and passed by the House 133 to 67, with bipartisan support.  The bill now goes to the Senate for action.

Designating Scenic Byway In Pittsburgh: House Bill 2161 (McAndrew-D-Allegheny) designating the Allegheny River Boulevard as a scenic byway was reported out of the House Appropriations Committee [House Fiscal Note & Summary] and passed by the House 105 to 95-- Republicans opposing.  The bill now goes to the Senate for action.

Asphalt Sealants: House Bill 1166 (Steele-D-Allegheny) prohibiting the use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in asphalt sealants was amended and referred to the House Appropriations Committee.

Cremation: House Bill 1172 (Daley-D-Montgomery) authorizing the expanded use of alkaline hydrolysis in cremation was removed from the Table and is now on the House Calendar for action.

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Bill Calendars

House (April 29): House Bill 1172 (Daley-D-Montgomery) authorizing the expanded use of alkaline hydrolysis in cremation; House Resolution 196 (Matzie-D-Beaver) designating the week of September 18-24, 2023 Rail Safety Week; House Resolution 228 (Otten-D-Chester) designating the week of October 1 through 7, 2023, as "Climate Week" in Pennsylvania; Senate Bill 656 (Rothman-R-Cumberland) setting electric vehicle fees. <> Click Here for full House Bill Calendar.

Senate (April 29): Senate Bill 1058 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) abrogating the final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants [RGGI]; Senate Bill 832 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) establishing an Independent Energy Office;  House Bill 1246 (Malagari-D-Montgomery) set operational temperatures for crematories. <> Click Here for full Senate Bill Calendar.

Committee Meetings

House

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Senate

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Bills Introduced

Hazardous Dams: House Bill 2209 (Mihalek-R-Allegheny) expands the definition of hazardous dam to any dam that creates a dangerous current and require warning signs of danger (sponsor summary).

Bills Pending In Key Committees

Check the PA Environmental Council Bill Tracker for the status and updates on pending state legislation and regulations that affect environmental and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania.

Session Schedule

Here is the latest voting session schedule for the Senate and House--

House

April 29, 30

May 1, 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22

June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

Senate

April 29, 30

May 1, 6, 7, 8

June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

[Posted: April 21, 2024]

4/22/2024