Local Government

Senate Bill 1134 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation and finance, further providing for tax levy.

Sent May 8, 2024 · Reported out after 145 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2265 · 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; and, in mayor, further providing for salary of mayor.

Sent May 3, 2024 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2257 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in police, further providing for appointment, compensation and training of police officers.

Sent May 1, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2258 · An Act amending the act of June 25, 1919 (P.L.581, No.274), referred to as the First Class City Government Law, further providing for powers of department of public safety relating to police and fire matters.

Sent May 1, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2259 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in township police, further providing for creating or disbanding police force.

Sent May 1, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2260 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for council's powers concerning police; and, in police force, further providing for appointment, number, rank, compensation and qualifications of police officers.

Sent May 1, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2261 · An Act amending the act of March 7, 1901 (P.L.20, No.14), referred to as the Second Class City Law, further providing for department of public safety.

Sent May 1, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2240 · An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions regarding condominiums, further providing for applicability of local ordinances, regulations and building codes; in creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, further providing for creation of condominium; in general provisions regarding cooperatives, further providing for applicability of local ordinances, regulations and building codes; in creation, alteration and termination of cooperatives, further providing for creation of cooperative ownership; in general provisions regarding planned communities, further providing for applicability of local ordinances, regulations and building codes; and, in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, further providing for creation of planned community.

Sent April 29, 2024 · Reported out after 154 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2230 · An Act providing for records notification service.

Sent April 24, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2165 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.

Sent March 27, 2024 · Reported out after 91 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2166 · An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in coroner, further providing for fees for reports.

Sent March 27, 2024 · Reported out after 56 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 2160 · 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 vacancies in general.

Sent March 26, 2024 · Reported out after 92 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 2147 · An Act amending Titles 27 (Environmental Resources) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for storm water management; and, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions and for purposes and powers.

Sent March 25, 2024 · Reported out after 58 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 978 · 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 appointment of accountant.

Sent March 19, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 982 · 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 March 19, 2024 · Reported out after 195 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1976 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for multiple-unit dwelling zoning ordinances.

Sent March 18, 2024 · Reported out after 79 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1976 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for multiple-unit dwelling zoning ordinances.

Sent March 18, 2024 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2103 · An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in legal advertising, providing for methods for advertising.

Sent March 15, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 2045 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for multi-family housing zoning ordinances.

Sent February 20, 2024 · Reported out after 106 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 2019 · 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 appointment of accountant and providing for appointment of independent auditor and abolishment of office of elected auditor.

Sent February 7, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1960 · An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in subdivision and land development, providing for local option for high impact warehouses and distribution centers.

Sent January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1973 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Public Facilities Infrastructure Grant Program.

Sent January 31, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1921 · An Act amending the act of December 9, 2002 (P.L.1701, No.214), known as the Religious Freedom Protection Act, further providing for definitions; and providing for land use regulation limited.

Sent December 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 867 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for city classification; making a repeal; and making editorial changes.

Sent December 12, 2023 · Reported out after 293 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 887 · An Act amending Title 9 (Burial Grounds) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of cemetery companies, further providing for initial deposits by newly-organized cemetery companies and for registration and filing affidavit of compliance.

Sent December 12, 2023 · Reported out after 162 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1903 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for water and sewer projects.

Sent December 11, 2023 · Reported out after 100 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1850 · 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 appointment of accountant.

Sent November 15, 2023 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1851 · 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 November 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 945 · 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 repeals.

Sent November 15, 2023 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1810 · An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for definitions and for public participation.

Sent November 2, 2023 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1813 · An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for findings and statement of purpose and definitions; in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for forests and for parks, providing for preserves and further providing for community recreation and heritage conservation.

Sent November 2, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1799 · An Act authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax exemptions for improvements and redevelopment of shopping malls; establishing the Economic Development and Mixed-Use Redevelopment Advisory Committee within the State Planning Board; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Sent October 27, 2023 · Reported out after 145 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1759 · 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 providing for prohibition of deed restrictions pertaining to solar energy systems.

Sent October 16, 2023 · Reported out after 350 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1762 · 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 repeals.

Sent October 16, 2023 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1737 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

Sent October 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1738 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation and finance, further providing for tax levy; and, in taxation, further providing for tax levies.

Sent October 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1739 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in finance and taxation, further providing for tax levies.

Sent October 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 749 · 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, appointment, removal, powers and duties, compensation and bond.

Sent October 3, 2023 · Reported out after 232 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 754 · 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 October 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1730 · An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in application of the act and penalties, further providing for exclusions.

Sent October 2, 2023 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1734 · An Act amending the act of January 19, 1967 (1968 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 acquisition of interests in real property.

Sent October 2, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1669 · An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth Financing Authority, establishing the PA Sewer Repair Program; and making an appropriation.

Sent September 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1641 · An Act amending Title 9 (Burial Grounds) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of cemetery companies, further providing for initial deposits by newly-organized cemetery companies and for registration and filing affidavit of compliance.

Sent August 29, 2023 · Reported out after 106 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1588 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for city classification; making a repeal; and making editorial changes.

Sent July 25, 2023 · Reported out after 85 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1573 · An Act providing for the redevelopment of historic and older buildings; and establishing the Historic and Older Building Redevelopment Assistance Grant Program and the Historic and Older Building Redevelopment Fund.

Sent July 18, 2023 · Reported out after 246 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1567 · An Act amending the act of December 20, 2000 (P.L.724, No.99), known as the Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act, further providing for definitions and for compliance requirement.

Sent July 11, 2023 · Reported out after 99 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1559 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions, providing for public safety authorities and further providing for purposes and powers.

Sent July 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1560 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for definitions, providing for public safety authorities and further providing for purposes and powers.

Sent July 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 765 · 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 July 5, 2023 · Reported out after 357 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 774 · 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 July 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 775 · 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 July 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 784 · 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 July 5, 2023 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 740 · 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 28, 2023 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

Senate Bill 753 · 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, for officers elected and for decrease in number of members of council; 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; in ordinances, further providing for ordinances and resolutions and for publication; and making an editorial change.

Sent June 23, 2023 · Reported out after 117 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1477 · 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 21, 2023 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1442 · An Act amending the act of April 14, 2006 (P.L.85, No.28), known as the Water Services Act, in municipal authority approval of actions, further providing for definitions.

Sent June 20, 2023 · Reported out after 337 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1423 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1987 (P.L.246, No.47), known as the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, in receivership in municipalities, further providing for powers, duties and prohibited actions.

Sent June 15, 2023 · Reported out after 356 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1424 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1987 (P.L.246, No.47), known as the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, in receivership in municipalities, further providing for powers, duties and prohibited actions.

Sent June 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1307 · An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation for public transportation, further providing for local financial support; and, in fees, further providing for fee for local use.

Sent June 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1379 · An Act amending Titles 24 (Education), 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in membership, contributions and benefits, providing for supplemental annuity commencing 2025; in municipal pensions, providing for 2025 special ad hoc municipal police and firefighter postretirement adjustment; and, in benefits, providing for supplemental annuity commencing 2025.

Sent June 12, 2023 · Reported out after 476 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1384 · 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, for officers elected and for decrease in number of members of council; 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; in ordinances, further providing for ordinances and resolutions and for publication; and making an editorial change.

Sent June 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1385 · 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 June 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1303 · 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 5, 2023 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1313 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in local organizations and services, providing for public meetings during emergencies.

Sent June 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1301 · 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.

Sent June 2, 2023 · Reported out after 138 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1230 · 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, appointment, removal, powers and duties, compensation and bond.

Sent May 24, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1231 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in organization of departmental administrative boards and commissions and of advisory boards and commissions, further providing for State Planning Board.

Sent May 24, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1232 · 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 24, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1233 · 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 May 24, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1234 · 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 24, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1244 · 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 repeals.

Sent May 24, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1216 · An Act establishing the Municipal Grant Assistance Program and the Municipal Grant Assistance Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Sent May 22, 2023 · Reported out after 23 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1109 · An Act providing for real property emergency services funds in municipalities.

Sent May 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 88 · 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 May 3, 2023 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 88 · 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 May 3, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1035 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation and finance, further providing for tax levy.

Sent April 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1036 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in finance and taxation, further providing for tax levies.

Sent April 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1037 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

Sent April 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1038 · 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 April 28, 2023 · Reported out after 47 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 961 · An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for county property contact information list; imposing duties on chief assessors; and providing for penalties.

Sent April 24, 2023 · Reported out after 233 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 968 · 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; authorizing unincorporated district advisory committees; and making a repeal.

Sent April 24, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 913 · An Act amending the act of January 19, 1967 (1968 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 April 17, 2023 · Reported out after 184 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 948 · An Act providing for neighborhood infrastructure repair program and for eligibility for financial assistance under neighborhood infrastructure repair program; establishing the Municipal Neighborhood Infrastructure Grant Program; providing for duties of Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an appropriation.

Sent April 17, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 860 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for meetings, regular and special, conduct of meetings and notices and for quorum and execution of official instruments.

Sent April 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 811 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in local organizations and services, further providing for general authority of political subdivisions.

Sent April 3, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 782 · 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 potentially impacted municipalities and further providing for approval of plats and for completion of improvements or guarantee thereof prerequisite to final plat approval; providing for developments of regional significance and impact; and, in zoning hearing board and other administrative proceedings, further providing for jurisdiction.

Sent March 30, 2023 · Reported out after 454 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 787 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for appointments and incompatible offices.

Sent March 30, 2023 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 678 · An Act authorizing counties to impose sales and use 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 and Use Tax Fund.

Sent March 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 684 · An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, imposing a fee for service on municipalities for municipal patrol services provided by the Pennsylvania State Police and providing for State Police patrol services agreements, for allocation of funds, for fees for intermunicipal police response and for penalties.

Sent March 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 686 · An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for reduction of local police services.

Sent March 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 548 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for method of incorporation, for municipalities withdrawing from and joining in joint authorities, for amendment of articles and for governing body.

Sent March 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 569 · An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for powers of council and providing for waiver.

Sent March 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 570 · An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, in township engineer, further providing for township engineer and providing for waiver.

Sent March 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 571 · An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in township engineer, further providing for township engineer, providing for waiver and further providing for engineer's duties and preparation of plans and for certificate of commencement and of completion of municipal improvements.

Sent March 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 572 · An Act amending Title 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in city engineer, further providing for appointment of city engineer, providing for waiver and further providing for control of engineering matters, for duties, for certifying commencement and completion of municipal improvements and for entering upon property for surveys; in surveys and surface support in coal mining areas, further providing for survey of mines and for operators to furnish maps and contents; and, in corporate powers, further providing for regulation of division fences, party walls and foundations.

Sent March 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 499 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to area government and intergovernmental cooperation, further providing for definitions and providing for agreements with community associations.

Sent March 17, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 511 · 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 March 17, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 450 · 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 March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 451 · 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 a repeal.

Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 433 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 405 · An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further providing for assessment of lands divided by boundary lines; and, in seller disclosures, further providing for disclosure form.

Sent March 14, 2023 · Reported out after 50 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 246 · An Act imposing a duty on municipal corporations to provide notification to property owners of changes to special flood hazard area maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Sent March 10, 2023 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 247 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to government and administration, providing for transparency of political subdivision authorities; and, in municipal authorities, providing for transparency of municipal authority.

Sent March 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 292 · An Act providing for the establishment of a cultural development district program for communities in this Commonwealth with arts and cultural centers which benefit the public; and establishing Commonwealth tax exemptions for residents and businesses within the designated cultural development districts.

Sent March 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 298 · An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P.L.398, No.96), known as the County Pension Law, further providing for supplemental benefits.

Sent March 10, 2023 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 189 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for insurance benefits for part-time police officers.

Sent March 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 223 · 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 fee, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities.

Sent March 8, 2023 · Reported out after 252 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 143 · An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for restrictions on utility services prohibited.

Sent March 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 31 · An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in storm sewers and watercourses, further providing for authority of boroughs and for manner of financing work; providing for storm water management plans and facilities for incorporated towns; and, 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 7, 2023 · Reported out after 281 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 32 · 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 7, 2023 · Reported out after 281 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 34 · 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 March 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 67 · An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, in fiscal affairs, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties.

Sent March 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 117 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in local organizations and services, further providing for general authority of political subdivisions.

Sent March 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 123 · 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 signage on subdivision or land development.

Sent March 7, 2023 · Reported out after 99 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate