The following bills were given final approval by the Senate and House and are now on the Governor’s desk for action--

Solar For Schools Grants: House Bill 1032 (Fiedler-D-Philadelphia) establishing a grant program to support solar energy facility projects at schools [Senate Summary & Fiscal Note].  Signed by Gov. Shapiro as Act 68.   Read more here.

Anti-SLAPP Lawsuits: House Bill 1466 (Bizzarro-D-Erie) that would help prevent powerful interests from filing SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) lawsuits to silence citizen critics and chill free speech  [House Summary & Fiscal Note]. Signed by Gov. Shapiro as Act 72.   Read more here.

Geologic Sequestration Of Carbon Dioxide: Senate Bill 831 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) establishing a framework for authorizing the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide through injection wells.  Signed by Gov. Shapiro as Act 87. Read more here.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Tax: Senate Bill 656 (Rothman-R-Cumberland) providing for an annual tax on alternative fuel vehicles [House Summary & Fiscal Note].  Signed by Gov. Shapiro as Act 85. 

[Posted: July 21, 2024]

7/22/2024