Committees · 2017–2018 Regular Session
Local Government
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
KATE M. HARPERChair
Republican · 61st District
ROBERT FREEMANDemocratic Chair
Democrat · 136th District
Democrat · 156th District
Republican · 129th District
Republican · 187th District
Republican · 102nd District
Republican · 51st District
Republican · 142nd District
Democrat · 203rd District
Democrat · 95th District
Rich IrvinSecretary
Republican · 81st District
Republican · 64th District
Democrat · 103rd District
Republican · 130th District
Democrat · 133rd District
Republican · 106th District
Republican · 41st District
Republican · 176th District
Republican · 90th District
Democrat · 50th District
Democrat · 178th District
Democrat · 197th District
Democrat · 31st District
Republican · 17th District
Republican · 83rd District
Republican · 99th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2017–2018 Regular Session.
Bills sent114
3% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out60%
68 of 114; 2 moved on without a report, 44 stopped in committee
Time in committee49 days
most between 16 and 85 days
Amendments offered17
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.
2025–2026131 bills
reported 52% · typically 28 days, most 13–99 · 26 amendments · 26 members
2023–2024133 bills
reported 47% · typically 100 days, most 48–195 · 19 amendments · 25 members
2021–2022120 bills
reported 34% · typically 63 days, most 22–112 · 15 amendments · 25 members
2019–2020112 bills
reported 48% · typically 31 days, most 21–107 · 18 amendments · 25 members
2017–2018114 bills
reported 60% · typically 49 days, most 16–85 · 17 amendments · 26 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2017–2018 Regular Session, newest first.
114 bills
House Bill 2751 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public improvements, utilities and services, providing for burial grounds.
Sent November 2, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1069 · An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, providing for the voluntary dissolution of the existing form of governance of a municipal corporation located in a county of the second class and the creation of unincorporated districts of counties of the second class; authorizing the county to assume responsibility for the governance of the municipal corporation and delivery of public services to the citizens residing in the municipal corporation through the administration of an unincorporated district; and authorizing unincorporated district advisory committees.
Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1006 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further providing for abstracts of building and demolition permits to be forwarded to the county assessment office.
Sent October 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1176 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in home rule and optional plan government, further providing for submission of question for election of government study commission and for limitation on enactment of ordinance or filing of petition.
Sent October 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2557 · An act establishing intergovernmental cooperation authorities for certain cities of the third class; providing for powers and duties; and making an appropriation.
Sent October 2, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2680 · An Act amending the act of April 8, 1982 (P.L.310, No.87), referred to as the Recorder of Deeds Fee Law, further providing for general fees; providing for fees for recording certain instruments; further providing for County Records Improvement Fund; and making a related repeal.
Sent October 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1007 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further providing for definitions, for chief assessor, for notices, appeals and certification of values, for special provisions relating to countywide revisions of assessments, for board of assessment appeals and board of assessment revision, for regulations of board and for auxiliary appeal boards and alternates; and making editorial changes.
Sent October 1, 2018 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2637 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
Sent September 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2609 · An Act providing for property owner's bill of rights statement.
Sent September 11, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2533 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Municipal Water and Wastewater Authority Oversight Commission and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Municipal Water and Wastewater Authority Oversight Fund; and imposing a fee.
Sent June 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 947 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate powers, further providing for personal property; and, in corporate powers, further providing for city property and affairs.
Sent June 8, 2018 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 948 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, further providing for suits and property.
Sent June 8, 2018 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 949 · An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P.L.244, No.34), entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated towns and providing penalties," further providing for power to convey.
Sent June 8, 2018 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2468 · An Act amending Title 26 (Eminent Domain) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitations on use of eminent domain, further providing for definitions and providing for eminent domain of land subject to conservation easement.
Sent June 6, 2018 · Reported out after 6 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2470 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in elections of officers, further providing for decrease in number of members of council.
Sent June 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 771 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for completion, filing and publication of auditor's report and financial statement; and, in accounts and finances, further providing for annual reports, publication, filing report with Department of Community and Economic Development and penalty.
Sent June 6, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 772 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in auditors, further providing for surcharges, auditors' report and publication of financial statements.
Sent June 6, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 773 · An Act amending the act of April 18, 1929 (P.L.612, No.253), entitled "An act for the election of the mayor, members of town council, and auditors, in incorporated towns of the Commonwealth; regulating the manner of voting for such officers, and repealing inconsistent general, local and special laws," further providing for publication of audit report.
Sent June 6, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 1005 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, making extensive revisions relating to preliminary provisions; names and corporate powers, classification of counties; fixing and relocating lines and boundaries; county officers; county commissioners and chief clerks; controller; auditors; treasurer; county solicitor; engineer; sheriff and coroner; prothonotary, clerks of court, clerk of orphan's court, register of wills, recorder of deeds; district attorney, assistants and detectives; salaries of county officers; fees of salaried county officers, salary boards, payment of solicitors appointed by county officers; fiscal affairs; contracts and special powers and duties of counties; public health; aeronautics; grounds and buildings; eminent domain and injury to property; recreation places; bridges, viaducts and culverts and roads; providing for military and veterans affairs; and making editorial changes.
Sent June 6, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 801 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for regulation of contracts; and, in contracts, further providing for contracts or purchases not requiring advertising or bidding.
Sent May 23, 2018 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
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Senate Bill 802 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for general regulations concerning contracts.
Sent May 23, 2018 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 803 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for letting contracts.
Sent May 23, 2018 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 804 · An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P.L.244, No.34), entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated towns and providing penalties," further providing for regulation of contracts.
Sent May 23, 2018 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 653 · An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for collection; in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for tax collection committees , for declaration and payment of income taxes and for powers and duties of tax officer; in collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for costs of collection; and making a related editorial change.
Sent April 23, 2018 · Reported out after 59 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2265 · An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in subdivision and land development, providing for nonbuilding lots.
Sent April 18, 2018 · Reported out after 63 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2271 · An Act providing for an annual revenue sharing program for municipalities relating to tax-exempt real property; establishing the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an inconsistent repeal.
Sent April 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2276 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1987 (P.L.246, No.47), known as the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, in Early Intervention Program, further providing for definitions, for program objectives and for authorization; in municipal financial distress, further providing for limitation of status; and making an editorial change.
Sent April 18, 2018 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 114 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
Sent April 2, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1990 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further providing for definitions, for chief assessor, for notices, appeals and certification of values, for special provisions relating to countywide revisions of assessments, for board of assessment appeals and board of assessment revision, for regulations of board and for auxiliary appeal boards and alternates; and making editorial changes.
Sent December 29, 2017 · Reported out after 75 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1991 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further providing for abstracts of building and demolition permits to be forwarded to the county assessment office.
Sent December 29, 2017 · Reported out after 75 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1962 · An Act amending the act of July 8, 1919 (P.L.784, No.322), entitled "An act empowering cities of the second and third classes, boroughs, and counties, to acquire, maintain, and operate playgrounds, playfields, gymnasiums, public baths, swimming pools, and indoor recreation centers; authorizing school districts to join in the maintenance and operation of said activities; and authorizing the issue of bonds and the levy of taxes for such purposes," providing for development of public parks in cities of the second class.
Sent December 11, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 2006 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in township supervisors, further providing for compensation of supervisors.
Sent November 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1887 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, further providing for suits and property.
Sent October 25, 2017 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1888 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate powers, further providing for personal property; and, in corporate powers, further providing for city property and affairs.
Sent October 25, 2017 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1889 · An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P.L.244, No.34), entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated towns and providing penalties," further providing for power to convey.
Sent October 25, 2017 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1890 · An Act establishing a voluntary real estate sales verification form pilot program.
Sent October 25, 2017 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1831 · An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time, further providing for construction projects.
Sent October 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1833 · An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to residential real property, further providing for definitions; and, in seller disclosures, further providing for application of chapter and providing for disclosure of construction defects.
Sent October 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1850 · An Act amending the act of December 1, 2004 (P.L.1766, No.227), entitled "An act authorizing cities of the first class that have adopted a home rule charter to enforce ordinances, rules and regulations prohibiting dumping or disposal of waste, trash or debris," further providing for enforcement of trash laws.
Sent October 10, 2017 · Reported out after 57 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1676 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for cultural improvement district advisory committees and for neighborhood improvement districts; and repealing the Neighborhood Improvement District Act.
Sent September 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1676 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for cultural improvement district advisory committees and for neighborhood improvement districts; and repealing the Neighborhood Improvement District Act.
Sent September 26, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1702 · An Act amending the act of February 9, 1984 (P.L.3, No.2), known as the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Act, further providing for sheriff training requirements.
Sent September 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1702 · An Act amending the act of February 9, 1984 (P.L.3, No.2), known as the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Act, further providing for sheriff training requirements.
Sent September 26, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 252 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in parking authorities, providing for granting of interests and mixed-use projects for authorities in cities of the second class.
Sent September 21, 2017 · Reported out after 76 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1722 · An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic development programs, authorizing assessments for energy improvements in districts designated by counties and other municipalities.
Sent September 14, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1713 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority.
Sent August 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 403 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for commission members.
Sent July 11, 2017 · Reported out after 85 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 690 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in home rule and optional plan government, further providing for procedure for amendment of charter or optional plan.
Sent June 30, 2017 · Reported out after 96 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 736 · An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.
Sent June 30, 2017 · Reported out after 159 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 691 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for residency during military service.
Sent June 29, 2017 · Reported out after 97 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1609 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for regulation of contracts; and, in contracts, further providing for contracts or purchases not requiring advertising or bidding.
Sent June 23, 2017 · Reported out after 103 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1610 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for general regulations concerning contracts.
Sent June 23, 2017 · Reported out after 103 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1611 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for letting contracts.
Sent June 23, 2017 · Reported out after 103 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1612 · An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P.L.244, No.34), entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated towns and providing penalties," further providing for regulation of contracts.
Sent June 23, 2017 · Reported out after 103 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 656 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions and for purposes and powers.
Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1594 · An Act amending the act of April 16, 1992 (P.L.155, No.28), known as the Assessors Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for duties of board; repealing provisions relating to qualifications; further providing for certification; providing for employees of political subdivisions; and further providing for disciplinary and correction measures and for unlawful practice.
Sent June 21, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1567 · An Act amending the act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P.L.1535, No.537), known as the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, further providing for official plans.
Sent June 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1573 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for completion, filing and publication of auditor's report and financial statement; and, in accounts and finances, further providing for annual reports, publication, filing report with Department of Community and Economic Development and penalty.
Sent June 16, 2017 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1574 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in auditors, further providing for surcharges, auditors' report and publication of financial statements.
Sent June 16, 2017 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1575 · An Act amending the act of April 18, 1929 (P.L.612, No.253), entitled "An act for the election of the mayor, members of town council, and auditors, in incorporated towns of the Commonwealth; regulating the manner of voting for such officers, and repealing inconsistent general, local and special laws," further providing for publication of audit report.
Sent June 16, 2017 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1515 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further providing for auditor's compensation.
Sent June 7, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1450 · An Act amending the act of April 23, 2002 (P.L.298, No.39), known as the Main Street Act, further providing for the duration of grants.
Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1131 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in miscellaneous provisions, repealing provisions relating to qualified interest rate management agreements, further providing for financial reporting, providing for application of subchapter, for definitions, for qualified interest rate management agreements and providing for interest rate risk and interest cost management in first class cities and counties; and making editorial changes.
Sent May 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1384 · An Act amending the act of July 6, 1984 (P.L.614, No.127), known as the Sheriff Fee Act, further providing for counties of the second class.
Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1396 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for real estate tax deferral for elderly homeowners.
Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1405 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in manufacture and supply of electricity, further providing for specific powers and providing for security deposits, for payment agreements and for restrictions on termination.
Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1361 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.
Sent May 9, 2017 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1362 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in home rule and optional plan government, further providing for procedure for amendment of charter or optional plan.
Sent May 9, 2017 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1363 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for residency during military service.
Sent May 9, 2017 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1364 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1979 (P.L.241, No.78), entitled "An act authorizing political subdivisions, municipality authorities and transportation authorities to enter into contracts for the purchase of goods and the sale of real and personal property where no bids are received," further providing for title of the act; adding a short title; and providing for contracts for services.
Sent May 9, 2017 · Reported out after 36 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1365 · An Act amending the act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P.L.1535, No.537), known as the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, further providing for permits.
Sent May 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1307 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to indebtedness and borrowing, further providing for definitions, for classification and authority to issue bonds and notes, for cost of project and for exclusion of other self-liquidating debt to determine net nonelectoral debt or net lease rental debt; in incurring debt and issuing bonds and notes, providing for preliminary approval by department for issuance of certain debt and further providing for small borrowing for capital purposes, for debt statement and for submission to department; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for fees for filing, for certificate of approval of transcript, for effect of failure of timely action by department and for records of department and providing for duties of participants in transactions relating to incurring debt and issuing bonds and notes; and making a related repeal.
Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 399 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for supervisors.
Sent April 27, 2017 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1268 · An Act amending the act of February 1, 1974 (P.L.34, No.15), known as the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law, in general provisions, further providing for definitions, for general powers of board, for retirement funds and accounts and for management and investment of fund and interest credits; and providing for Statewide Municipal Police Officers Pension Plan.
Sent April 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1269 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.
Sent April 24, 2017 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 365 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing for personal property.
Sent April 20, 2017 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1059 · An Act authorizing counties to impose sales, use and occupancy taxes; providing for the levying, assessment and collection of taxes and for the powers and duties of the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Revenue and the State Treasurer; and establishing the County Sales, Use and Occupancy Tax Fund.
Sent April 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1142 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 1984 (P.L.1005, No.205), known as the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, in standards for municipal pension systems, further providing for definitions and providing for special procedures for certain professional services contracts.
Sent April 12, 2017 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1188 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority.
Sent April 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 1034 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority.
Sent April 10, 2017 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1098 · An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon; and, in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for declaration and payment of income taxes.
Sent April 7, 2017 · Reported out after 82 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1019 · An Act amending Title 9 (Burial Grounds) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to burial grounds, further providing for definitions; and providing for transfer of ownership of cemeteries and for reasonable access to burial grounds.
Sent March 30, 2017 · Reported out after 90 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 913 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adding provisions related to incorporated towns, and providing for storm water management plans and facilities.
Sent March 22, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 914 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in storm sewers and watercourses, further providing for authority of boroughs and for manner of financing work.
Sent March 22, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 915 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, providing for storm water management plans and facilities.
Sent March 22, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 916 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in watercourses, flood protection projects and storm water systems, further providing for establishing and changing watercourses, flood protection projects and storm water systems and for assessment of benefits and liens.
Sent March 22, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 927 · An Act amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, in recycling and waste reduction, further providing for municipal implementation of recycling programs.
Sent March 22, 2017 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 791 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for municipal-owned infrastructure.
Sent March 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 799 · An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, further providing for ordinance provisions.
Sent March 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 808 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Local Government Capital Project Loan Fund, further providing for assistance to municipalities.
Sent March 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 768 · An Act amending the act of May 29, 1956 (1955 P.L.1804, No.600), referred to as the Municipal Police Pension Law, providing for part-time service credit.
Sent March 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 724 · An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for tax collection committees.
Sent March 7, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 641 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze.
Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 72 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 606 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in parking authorities, providing for granting of interests and mixed-use projects for authorities in cities of the second class.
Sent February 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 608 · An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, in employees' retirement system, further providing for exceptions in favor of employees totally and permanently disabled.
Sent February 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 571 · An Act imposing a duty on municipalities to provide notification to property owners of changes to special flood hazard area maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Sent February 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 573 · An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in seller disclosures, further providing for disclosure form.
Sent February 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 479 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in intergovernmental cooperation, further providing for ordinance, for content of ordinance, for joint purchases with private educational establishments, for required review of specified agreements and for effect of joint cooperation agreements.
Sent February 14, 2017 · Reported out after 85 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 480 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing for intergovernmental cooperation.
Sent February 14, 2017 · Reported out after 85 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 481 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate powers, further providing for municipal authorities and cooperation with other political subdivisions.
Sent February 14, 2017 · Reported out after 85 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 467 · An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for notices of taxes.
Sent February 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 472 · An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P.L.723, No.230), known as the Second Class County Code, in special powers and duties of the county, further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.
Sent February 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 477 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public improvements, utilities and services, providing for public notice and public meeting requirements.
Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 86 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 422 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for electors only eligible and for vacancies in general.
Sent February 10, 2017 · Reported out after 40 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 423 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for vacancies in general.
Sent February 10, 2017 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 403 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other subjects of taxation, repealing provisions regarding local option cigarette tax in school districts of the first class.
Sent February 8, 2017 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 360 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for commission members.
Sent February 7, 2017 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 16 · An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, providing for payment of taxes; and further providing for notices of taxes.
Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 44 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 227 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, further providing for per capita taxes.
Sent February 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 228 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation, further providing for tax levies.
Sent February 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 240 · An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for limitations on rates of specific taxes and for restricted use.
Sent February 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 266 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement.
Sent January 31, 2017 · Reported out after 50 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 99 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contracts, further providing for regulation of contracts.
Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 16 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 137 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to taxation and assessments, further defining "owner."
Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days