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

House/Senate Bills Moving

House

Reauthorizing PA One Call: Senate Bill 1237 (Baker-R-Luzerne) reauthorizing the PA One Call underground utility safety program [that excludes almost all conventional oil and gas pipelines] was reported from the House Appropriations Committee and passed by the House 196-6.  The bill was then concurred in by the Senate and now goes to the Governor for his action.

Food Processing Waste Land Disposal: House Bill 2393 (Friel-D-Chester) setting standards for the storage or land application of food processing residual waste on farms was reported out of the House Appropriations Committee [House Summary & Fiscal Note] and passed by the House 188 to 14.  The bill now goes to the Senate for action.

Food Processing Waste Broker/Hauler Certification: House Bill 2594 (Friel-D-Chester) establishing a food processing waste broker and hauler certification program was reported out of the House Appropriations Committee [House Summary & Fiscal Note] and passed by the House 165 to 37.  The bill now goes to the Senate for action.

Bonding Retail Energy Suppliers: House Bill 1578 (Mullins-D-Lackawanna) establishing a training and bonding program for competitive natural gas and electric suppliers who engage in person-to-person sales was reported from the House Appropriations Committee [House Summary & Fiscal Note] and passed by the House 116 to 86.  The bill now goes to the Senate for action.

Landslide Insurance: House Bill 589 (Kinkead-D-Allegheny) establishing a landslide insurance program was removed from the Table and is now on the House Calendar for action. 

Tourism Improvement Districts: House Bill 1891 (Cepeda-Freytiz-D-Berks) establishing a tourism improvement districts was reported out of the House Appropriations Committee [House Summary & Fiscal Note] and is now on the House Calendar for action.

Senate 

Fish & Boat Commission Fees: House Bill 1409 (Kulik-D-Allegheny) reauthorizing authority for Fish and Boat Commission to set its own fees was reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee [Senate Fiscal Note & Summary] and passed by the Senate 47 to 3 without changes.  The bill now goes to the Governor for his action.

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Bill Calendars

House (November 12): House Bill 589 (Kinkead-D-Allegheny) establishing a landslide insurance program; House Bill 1043 (Ciresi-D-Montgomery) prohibiting blocking or improper use of electric vehicle charging stations; House Bill 1891 (Cepeda-Freytiz-D-Berks) establishing a tourism improvement districts;  Senate Bill 144 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) prohibiting the purchase of firefighting foams containing PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ after 2026 and providing for labeling; House Resolution 491 (Cooper-R- Westmoreland) designating August 17, 2024 as International Geocaching Day.  <> Click Here for full House Bill Calendar.

Senate (November 13):  House Bill 1409 (Kulik-D-Allegheny) reauthorizing authority for Fish and Boat Commission to set its own fees was reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee [Senate Fiscal Note & Summary].  <> Click Here for full Senate Bill Calendar.

Committee Meetings

House

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Senate

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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

November 12, 13

Senate

November 13, 14

[Posted: October 27, 2024]

10/28/2024