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Committees · 2021–2022 Regular Session

Local Government

A Senate committee, in every session since the 2017–2018 session.

Other sessions: 2025–2026 · 2023–2024 · 2019–2020 · 2017–2018

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2021–2022 Regular Session.

  • Bills sent55

    2% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out55%

    30 of 55; 25 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee88 days

    most between 28 and 168 days

  • Amendments offered11

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2025–2026 is so far.

  • 2025–202660 bills

    reported 32% · typically 53 days, most 14–110 · 4 amendments · 10 members

  • 2023–202456 bills

    reported 52% · typically 27 days, most 12–67 · 3 amendments · 10 members

  • 2021–202255 bills

    reported 55% · typically 88 days, most 28–168 · 11 amendments · 10 members

  • 2019–202076 bills

    reported 61% · typically 61 days, most 32–124 · 9 amendments · 10 members

  • 2017–201872 bills

    reported 75% · typically 69 days, most 22–211 · 11 amendments · 11 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2021–2022 Regular Session, newest first.

55 bills

  • Senate Bill 1360 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.

    Sent October 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 391 · An Act repealing the act of April 25, 1933 (P.L.74, No.49), entitled "An act relating to baseball and football on Sunday; prohibiting baseball and football on Sunday during certain hours, and also during certain other hours unless the electors of a municipality are in favor of the same and, in certain cases, a license has first been secured from the municipal authorities; providing for referendums to ascertain the will of the electors, and for the enactment and repeal of licensing ordinances and resolutions in accordance therewith; providing penalties; and repealing inconsistent laws."

    Sent September 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2254 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for city classification; making a related repeal; and making editorial changes.

    Sent June 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2599 · An Act providing for legal effect of surplus personal property disposed of by municipal officials and employees in support of the Ukrainian Government during 2022.

    Sent June 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2116 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mayor, further providing for execution of laws, powers of sheriff conferred and emergency powers.

    Sent June 1, 2022 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 2253 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for scope of subchapter, providing for definitions, further providing for establishment and designation, providing for emergency meetings by authorized telecommunications device, repealing provisions relating to exercise of powers and functions, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions, repealing provisions relating to enabling authority for emergency interim successors for local offices, further providing for emergency interim successors for local officers and for succession period and repealing provisions relating to term and removal of designees.

    Sent June 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1143 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Federal and Commonwealth use of forest land.

    Sent March 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1156 · An Act providing for standards of highway, safety and battery-charged security fences; and making a related repeal.

    Sent March 21, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1058 · 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 February 14, 2022 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 2143 · An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in county correctional institutions, further providing for establishment.

    Sent February 7, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1036 · An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for bonds of tax collectors.

    Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1052 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for scope of subchapter, providing for definitions, further providing for establishment and designation, providing for emergency meetings by authorized telecommunications device, repealing provisions relating to exercise of powers and functions, further providing for declaration of policy and for definitions, repealing provisions relating to enabling authority for emergency interim successors for local offices, further providing for emergency interim successors for local officers and for succession period and repealing provisions relating to term and removal of designees.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 124 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1947 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for restrictions on utility services prohibited.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Reported out after 127 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1351 · 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 surcharge by auditors; and, in township manager, further providing for township manager and appointment, removal, powers and duties and compensation and bond.

    Sent January 25, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 2148 · An Act amending Titles 45 (Legal Notices) and 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in legal advertising, providing for redundant advertising on Internet by political subdivisions or municipal authorities; and, in open meetings, further providing for public notice.

    Sent January 12, 2022 · Reported out after 153 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1877 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, providing for municipal boundary change; and making related repeals.

    Sent December 29, 2021 · Reported out after 27 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 916 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for American Rescue Plan water, sewer and storm water assistance grants; and making an appropriation.

    Sent November 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee

  • Senate Bill 898 · 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 title of act; repealing provisions relating to fee schedule; providing for definitions and for fees for recordation of documents; and further providing for County Records Improvement Fund and for county demolition fund; and making related repeals.

    Sent October 6, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1350 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for surcharge by auditors; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for borough manager created by ordinance and election, for powers and duties, for other offices not incompatible and for organization of commission; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for preparation of budget.

    Sent September 28, 2021 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 877 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, providing for municipal boundary change; and making related repeals.

    Sent September 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

35 more

  • Senate Bill 831 · An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code; and making a related repeal.

    Sent August 17, 2021 · Reported out after 301 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 794 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for organization of council, quorum, participation by telecommunication device, voting, compensation and eligibility.

    Sent July 7, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1591 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in names and corporate powers, classification of counties, further providing for ascertainment, certification and effect of change of class; and making related repeals.

    Sent June 25, 2021 · Reported out after 88 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 796 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, prohibiting vehicle locking devices by municipalities.

    Sent June 24, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 754 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in names and corporate powers, classification of counties, further providing for ascertainment, certification and effect of change of class; and making related repeals.

    Sent June 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 755 · An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, providing for certain transmittals and submissions to governmental bodies.

    Sent June 22, 2021 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 957 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.

    Sent June 21, 2021 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 141 · 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 May 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 221 · An Act amending the act of January 19, 1968 (1967 P.L.992, No.442), entitled "An act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local government units thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses," further providing for local taxing options.

    Sent May 28, 2021 · Reported out after 242 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1169 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further providing for definitions, for changes in assessed valuation and for abstracts of building and demolition permits to be forwarded to the county assessment office.

    Sent May 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 1184 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in creation and alteration, further providing for definitions, for contiguous areas, for applications, for borough advisory committee, for adjustment of indebtedness, for judicial adjustment, for judicial adjustment award proceedings, for compensation, expenses and costs, for territory located in multiple counties and for bond issues and taxation; in associations and organizations, further providing for associations and organizations for mayors; in elections of officers, further providing for eligibility; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for appointments and incompatible offices and for police serving under cooperative agreement or contract; in corporate powers, further providing for specific powers; in taxation and finance, further providing for investment of funds; providing for solid waste collection and disposition; and, in ordinances, further providing for ordinances and resolutions and for publication.

    Sent May 28, 2021 · Reported out after 311 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • House Bill 1213 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for definitions, providing for appointment of government study commission in distressed municipality and further providing for first meeting of commission, for function and duty of commission, for hearings and public forums, for report of findings and recommendations, for limitation on enactment of ordinance or filing of petition and for limitation on municipal powers.

    Sent May 28, 2021 · Reported out after 375 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 593 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for records to be kept.

    Sent May 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 673 · 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 surcharge by auditors; and, in township manager, further providing for township manager and appointment, removal, powers and duties and compensation and bond.

    Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 674 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for surcharge by auditors; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for borough manager created by ordinance and election, for powers and duties, for other offices not incompatible and for organization of commission; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for preparation of budget.

    Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 675 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in city administrator, further providing for appointment of city administrator, for employment agreement, for residency and elective city office and for powers and duties; and, in accounts and finances, further providing for powers and duties of chief fiscal officer.

    Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 589 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for definitions, providing for appointment of government study commission in distressed municipality and further providing for first meeting of commission, for function and duty of commission, for hearings and public forums, for report of findings and recommendations, for limitation on enactment of ordinance or filing of petition and for limitation on municipal powers.

    Sent May 5, 2021 · Reported out after 265 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 430 · An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for effect of failure to receive tax notice.

    Sent May 4, 2021 · Reported out after 168 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 637 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in storm water management plans and facilities, further providing for fees.

    Sent May 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 598 · An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in home rule and optional plan government, further providing for limitation on municipal powers.

    Sent April 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 349 days

  • Senate Bill 524 · 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 April 14, 2021 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 456 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in public health, further providing for provision for burial of dependents and other persons.

    Sent April 13, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 557 · An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, providing for prohibiting the location of advertising signs in certain locations.

    Sent April 13, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 523 · An Act amending the act of June 13, 1836 (P.L.551, No.169), referred to as the General Road Law, further providing for repair of private roads and providing for definitions.

    Sent April 9, 2021 · Reported out after 67 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 477 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, providing for municipal boundary change; in consolidated county assessment, further providing for definitions, for changes in assessed valuation and for abstracts of building and demolition permits to be forwarded to the county assessment office; and making related repeals.

    Sent March 31, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 478 · 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 March 31, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 479 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1987 (P.L.246, No.47), known as the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, in municipal financial distress, further providing for designation and for performance of coordinator; and, in receivership in municipalities, further providing for receiver.

    Sent March 31, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 480 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in associations and organizations, further providing for associations and organizations for mayors; in elections of officers, further providing for eligibility; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for appointments and incompatible offices and for police serving under cooperative agreement or contract; in corporate powers, further providing for specific powers; in taxation and finance, further providing for investment of funds; providing for solid waste collection and disposition; and, in ordinances, further providing for ordinances and resolutions and for publication.

    Sent March 31, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 448 · An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.

    Sent March 18, 2021 · Reported out after 215 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 294 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in contracts, further providing for certain contract provisions prohibited.

    Sent March 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 327 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in coroner, further providing for coroner's investigation.

    Sent March 10, 2021 · Reported out after 97 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 275 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for restrictions on utility services prohibited.

    Sent February 24, 2021 · Reported out after 237 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 252 · An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in legal advertising, providing for methods for advertising.

    Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 91 · An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for collection of municipal taxes by county treasurer.

    Sent February 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 208 · 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, further providing for completion of improvements or guarantee thereof prerequisite to final plat approval.

    Sent February 10, 2021 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate, and became law