Tracking List: Environmental
| HB327 - An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, providing for issuance of and conditions for continuous maintenance permits. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Clint Owlett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 282) Amends the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, providing for issuance of and conditions for continuous maintenance permits. Adds that the permit shall allow permittees to maintain, inspect and monitor water courses, water obstructions, appurtenant works and encroachments. Outlines the application process and allows for permit amendments through additions by a permittee. Adds that the permit must provide for the maintenance, inspection and monitoring of watercourses, water obstructions, appurtenant works and encroachments consistent with prior plans, specifications, reports and designs. Establishes reporting requirements for the permittee. Adds that permits are in effect for no less than 10 years and outlines the renewal process for an additional 10 years. Defines the term “municipality.” Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bill History: |
01/24/2025
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- Introduced
01/27/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB503 - An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Program; imposing powers and duties on the Environmental Quality Board, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection; and establishing the Consumer Protection Account, the Pennsylvania Energy Transformation Account, the Workforce Enhancement Fund, the Workforce Enhancement Fund Board and the Low-income Support Account. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Aerion Abney (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1480) The Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act establishes the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Program (PACER) within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a Pennsylvania-run CO2 Budget Trading Program; imposes powers and duties on the Environmental Quality Board (EQB), the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and DEP; and establishes the Consumer Protection Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Transformation Account in the General Fund, the Workforce Enhancement Fund as a nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury for energy projects, the Workforce Enhancement Fund Board to administer the fund and the Low-income Support Account in the General Fund. Outlines General Assembly findings and the act’s purpose. Provides definitions. Requires DEP to conduct a Pennsylvania-run auction in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 145.401(b). Permits DEP to delegate implementation and administrative support functions for any CO2 allowance auction conducted under 25 Pa. Code §§ 145.401 through 145.409 (relating to approval of auction results) to an agent qualified to conduct auctions, provided that the agent performs all functions under the direction and oversight of the department. Provides provisions for compliance and for other states. Outlines auction participation and monitoring. Directs DEP to review the Pennsylvania CO2 Budget Trading Program base budget established in 25 Pa. Code § 145.341 (relating to Pennsylvania CO2 Budget Trading Program base budget) and consider the impact of the base budget on jobs, consumers and the environment to determine whether revisions to the base budget are needed within 120 days of the effective date. Provides for evaluating the impact of the base budget on jobs, consumers and the environment. Outlines provisions for revisions, a final-omitted regulation and set-aside allocations. Prohibits DEP from joining or participating in a CO2 allowance auction addressing emissions from the electric generation sector other than the Pennsylvania-run program established by this act, unless an act of the General Assembly enacted after the effective date of this section specifically authorizes such joinder or participation. Specifies how the authorized and collected auction proceeds shall be deposited into the State Treasury. Provides requirements for the Consumer Protection Account. Appropriates money in the Pennsylvania Energy Transformation Account to DEP for administering PACER and for grant programs. Outlines eligible projects for the grant program. Provides requirements for the Workforce Enhancement Fund and details the Workforce Enhancement Fund Board’s composition, meetings, powers and duties. Specifies what acts shall apply to the board. Requires money deposited into the Low-Income Support Account to be used to supplement Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program grants or other grants that provide cooling assistance for eligible customers who seek financial resources to cover cooling expenses. Effective immediately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bill History: |
04/23/2025
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- Introduced
04/23/2025
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- Referred to - House Energy
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| HB673 - An Act providing for protection of existing riparian buffers, for restoration of impaired riparian buffers, for exemptions, for municipal authority, for powers and duties of Department of Environmental Protection, for property inspections, for delegation to a municipality, for municipal action appeals, for penalties, civil action and liability for costs and for effect on other Commonwealth laws or regulations and municipal ordinances. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Joe Webster (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 687) The Riparian Buffer Protection Act provides for protection of existing riparian buffers, for restoration of impaired riparian buffers, for exemptions, for municipal authority, for powers and duties of Department of Environmental Protection, for property inspections, for delegation to a municipality, for municipal action appeals, for penalties, civil action and liability for costs and for effect on other commonwealth laws or regulations and municipal ordinances. Provides several definitions. Prohibits land development within a riparian buffer area. Provides width requirements and distances. Authorizes impaired riparian buffer restoration. Provides exemptions for land development activity. Permits municipal authority to enact a local land use ordinance to protect, preserve and restore riparian buffers. Mandates a riparian buffer ordinance adopted by a municipality shall conform to this act. Provides for existing ordinances and variances. Permits inspections by municipalities. Establishes enforcement. Creates powers and duties of the department. Authorizes the department to make property inspections and violation notices. Permits the department to delegate authority to a municipality. Establishes penalties. Explains that if a provision of this act or regulation or ordinance authorized by this act is declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder shall not be affected by the invalidity or unconstitutionality. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
02/19/2025
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- Introduced
02/20/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB871 - An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, providing for notice of discharge endangering public health or environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 907) Amends the Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, providing for notice of discharge endangering public health or environment. Establishes notification requirements of Discharge Endangering Public Health or Environment. Requires the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) to publish for public comment proposed regulations establishing reportable quantities or other readily ascertainable standards by which a person may determine whether a spill, discharge or release is likely to render the receiving water harmful no later than 180 days after the effective date. Adds that no later than 365 days after the effective date, the EQB must promulgate final regulations establishing reportable quantities or other readily ascertainable standards by which a person may determine whether a spill, discharge or release is likely to render the receiving water harmful. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/10/2025
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- Introduced
03/11/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB872 - An Act amending the act of October 4, 1978 (P.L.864, No.167), known as the Storm Water Management Act, further providing for watershed storm water plans and contents. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 908) Amends the Storm Water Management Act, further providing for watershed storm water plans and contents. Exempts a municipality that does not have a public water or sewer system from participating in the watershed storm water management plan. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/10/2025
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- Introduced
03/11/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB873 - An Act providing for an erosion and sediment control permit, for compliance, for annual report and for duties of the Department of Environmental Protection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 909) The Erosion and Sediment Control Permit Act provides for an erosion and sediment control permit, for compliance, for annual report and for duties of the Department of Environmental Protection. Adds definitions. Requires any person proposing an earth disturbance activity to obtain an erosion and sediment control permit from the department prior to their activity, unless the project is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements. Outlines the issuance of permit process and requirements, including approval and denial criteria and notification requirements. Establishes annual reporting requirements. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/10/2025
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- Introduced
03/11/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB874 - An Act amending the act of May 1, 1984 (P.L.206, No.43), known as the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, further providing for definitions and for variances and exemptions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 910) Amends the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, further providing for definitions and for variances and exemptions. Excludes a facility that is both owned by a church, association of churches or other religious body or institution which qualified for the exemption of taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501 (relating to exemption from tax on corporations, certain trusts, etc.) and relies upon a privately owned water well for its drinking water supply from the definition of “public water system.” Adds assessment requirements, including recognition of no recorded illness derived from microbial contaminants present in the public water system and no evidence of microbial contaminants in the system to exemptions. Makes technical and editorial adjustments. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/10/2025
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- Introduced
03/11/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB913 - An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Clint Owlett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 962) Amends the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), repealing provisions relating to DEP and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes. Renames DEP to the Department of Environmental Services and revises DEP references to reflect the renaming throughout the act and in all other statutes or regulations. Provides that the Department of Environmental Services shall not be affected by the use of the designation of the department as the Department of Environmental Services when providing an efficient and cost-minimizing transition, licenses, contracts, deeds and any other official actions of DEP. Permits the Department of Environmental Services to continue to use the name DEP on badges, licenses, contracts, deeds, stationery and any other official documents until existing supplies are exhausted. Allows the Department of Environmental Services to substitute titles on its documents and materials on a schedule as it deems appropriate. Provides for signage and computer systems. Effective in 30 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/13/2025
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- Introduced
03/17/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB1164 - An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a public comment process on and submit to the General Assembly a measure or action intended to abate, control or limit carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a revenue-generating tax or fee on carbon dioxide emissions; and abrogating regulations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. James B. Struzzi (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1290) The Pennsylvania Carbon Dioxide Cap and Trade Authorization Act authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a public comment process on and submit to the General Assembly a measure or action intended to abate, control or limit carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a revenue-generating tax or fee on carbon dioxide emissions; and abrogates regulations. Lists General Assembly declarations and findings. Provides definitions. Establishes regulations of greenhouse gas emissions. Stipulates except for a measure that is required by Federal law, the department may not adopt a measure or take any other action that is designed to abate, control or limit carbon dioxide emissions, including an action to join or participate in a State or regional greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program, including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), nor may the department establish a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program, unless the General Assembly specifically authorizes such a measure or action by statute that is enacted on or after the effective date of this section. Requires proposed measures to be submitted to the General Assembly. Establishes process for submission and duties of department. Abrogates provisions of 25 Pa. Code Ch. 145 Subch. E. Effective immediately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bill History: |
04/07/2025
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- Introduced
04/07/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB1167 - An Act prohibiting solar radiation modification or sunlight reflection methods, cloud seeding and polluting atmospheric interventions within this Commonwealth; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and sheriffs; and imposing penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. John A. Schlegel (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1293) The Clean Air Preservation Act prohibits solar radiation modification or sunlight reflection methods, cloud seeding and polluting atmospheric interventions within this commonwealth; imposes duties on the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and sheriffs; and imposes penalties. Provides definitions. Directs the PSP or sheriffs to immediately issue a cease-and-desist order when cloud seeding or polluting atmospheric intervention is suspected. Provides for notice to cease federal or foreign-approved programs. Provides for penalties and enforcement. Effective immediately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bill History: |
04/07/2025
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- Introduced
04/07/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB1187 - An Act amending the act of January 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2119, No.787), known as the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for civil penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Mandy Steele (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1336) Amends the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for civil penalties. Directs the department to require all major facilities to develop and maintain a municipal notification plan designed to give notice to the municipality where the major facility is situated and the municipalities directly adjacent to the major facility in the event of an industrial equipment breakdown or accident causing air pollution that creates a significant health risk to the municipality where the major facility is situated and the municipalities directly adjacent to the major facility. Provides for a $37,500 fine per day per violation after the fifth year. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
04/09/2025
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- Introduced
04/09/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB1208 - An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1356) Amends the Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution. Adds that a construction site that results in land disturbance of more than one acre and less than five acres may apply to waive the otherwise applicable requirements for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit in accordance with 40 CFR 122.26(b)(15)(i) (relating to storm water discharges (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25)). Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
04/10/2025
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- Introduced
04/15/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HB1233 - An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for portable battery stewardship and establishing requirements for Battery Stewardship Plans; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Joshua Siegel (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1370) Amends Title 27 (Environmental Resources), providing for portable battery stewardship and establishing requirements for Battery Stewardship Plans; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties. Adds definitions. Requires each producer selling, offering or making available for sale or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in the state to participate in an approved State battery stewardship plan through participation in and appropriate funding of a battery stewardship organization beginning January 1, 2027. Prohibits the sale of covered batteries or battery-containing products without a certification that the retailer participates in a state plan. Adds that all covered batteries and battery-containing products must be marked consistent with the requirements before being sold. Establishes stewardship plan requirements for each battery stewardship organization. Provides review procedures by the department of the stewardship plans for compliance and outlines review requirements. Requires the submission of a new plan if there are significant changes to the methods of collection, transport or end-of-life management, to address the novel inclusion of medium format batteries as covered batteries under the plan or every five years. Allows for amendments and outlines the process. Requires quarterly notifications and allows for revised plans no earlier than five years after the approval of the initial approval of a plan. Establishes performance standards and plan content requirements. Establishes target requirements for each battery stewardship plan. Provides for funding, adding that each battery stewardship organization must ensure that adequate funding is available to fully implement approved battery stewardship plans, including the implementation of aspects of the plan addressing covered battery collection, transporting and processing, education and outreach, program evaluation and payment of the administrative fees to the department. Requires a battery stewardship organization implementing a battery stewardship plan to create a system to collect charges from participating producers to cover the costs of plan implementation and outlines responsibilities. Establishes collection and management requirements. Adds services and facility requirements to stewardship plans and outlines battery stewardship program requirements. Establishes education and outreach requirements, outlining promotional activity content guidelines, information requirements, provides for reimbursement and requires the provision by an organization to a producer of educational materials. Establishes reporting requirements and provides for confidentiality. Establishes fees for battery stewardship plan submissions and requires the department to determine the fee amount. Requires the department to implement, administer and enforce the chapter, including reviewing submitted plans, reviewing annual reports, ensuring public awareness and providing technical assistance. Provides for penalties and civil actions. Establishes marketing requirements for batteries, certification and amendment to requirements procedures. Establishes general battery disposal and collection requirements. Requires assessing battery-containing products and outlines consultation and topic requirements. Establishes antitrust immunity for producers and battery stewardship organizations acting on behalf of producers that prepare, submit and implement a battery stewardship program plan. Establishes other collection requirements for batteries. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bill History: |
04/15/2025
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- Introduced
04/15/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
04/28/2025
05/05/2025
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- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
05/05/2025
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- Reported as committed - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
05/05/2025
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- First consideration
05/05/2025
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- Laid on the table
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| HB1547 - An Act prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Maureen E. Madden (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1824) The Retail Establishment Bag Prohibition Act prohibits single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposes duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development. Provides definitions. Prohibits a retail establishment from providing a single-use plastic bag or paper bag other than a recycled paper bag to a customer. Exempts individuals making a purchase through the use of a food instrument issued under the Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) from the prohibitions and the fee established in section 5 (a). Establishes a signage requirement for retail establishments regarding the bag policy. Allows a retail establishment to provide a recycled paper bag to a customer for an additional cost of not less than 10 cents and not more than 25 cents per bag and allows it to retain the money collected. Requires the bag purchase to be displayed separately on the receipt under “carry-out bag charge.” Provides for the duties of the department, including developing a plan for providing education and engagement, promulgating regulations and developing written guidelines for the implementation. Effective in one year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Bill History: |
06/03/2025
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- Introduced
06/03/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| HCO392 - Eliminating RGGI Regulation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Dallas Kephart (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Eliminates the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) regulation and prevents future similar proposals from proceeding without legislative approval. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
12/09/2024
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- Cosponsor memo filed
04/07/2025
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- Introduced HB1164
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| HCO1087 - Stream Maintenance - Former HB 200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Clint Owlett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Allows for local government organizations to apply for a permit for continuing maintenance for a period of at least 10 years for the streams within their jurisdiction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/16/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
01/24/2025
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- Introduced HB327
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| HCO1130 - Clean Streams Legislation (Prior HB 551, 2023-24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires a discharger to notify PA DEP of any unauthorized discharge that may cause a violation of water quality criteria under 25 Pa. Code Ch. 93 or that is reportable under federal requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/17/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
03/10/2025
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- Introduced HB871
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| HCO1138 - DEP Permitting Review Timeframes – Erosion & Sediment Control Program (Prior House Bill 559, 2023-2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires DEP to complete its permitting approval or disapproval within 45 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/17/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
03/10/2025
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- Introduced HB873
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| HCO1663 - Safeguarding Pennsylvania’s Consumers and Fishing Industry from Harmful Microplastics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Maureen E. Madden (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Prohibits the use of single-use plastic bags. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
02/25/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
06/03/2025
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- Introduced HB1547
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| HCO1725 - Renaming of DEP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Clint Owlett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Changes the name of the "Department of Environmental Protection" to the "Department of Environmental Services." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/03/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
03/13/2025
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- Introduced HB913
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| HCO1876 - Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Darisha K. Parker (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Prohibits the use of synthetic herbicides on public grounds based on Philadelphia's Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces Ordinance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/19/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
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| HCO1981 - Clean Air Preservation Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. John A. Schlegel (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Establishes the Clean Air Preservation Act to prohibit the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, chemical compounds, or substances within the borders of Pennsylvania into the atmosphere for purposes which include affecting temperature, weather and intensity of sunlight. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
04/02/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
04/07/2025
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- Introduced HB1167
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| SB118 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Resources, its officers and departmental and advisory boards and commissions, providing for Office of Environmental Justice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 69) Amends the Administrative Code, in powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Resources (DEP), its officers and departmental and advisory boards and commissions, to provide for and establish the Office of Environmental Justice to assist in ensuring that environmental justice is effectuated in this commonwealth by requiring each commonwealth agency to make achieving environmental justice part of the agency's mission by identifying, addressing and mitigating disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of the programs, policies and activities of the agency on communities of color and low-income communities in this commonwealth of which the secretary will appoint the director. Gives the office will the duty of making recommendations to the governor’s cabinet relating to environmental justice considerations and improving public health and environment, coordinate with public agencies and assist in examining new regulations involving state action or the appropriation of money related to the impact of those actions, to provide to communities of color and low-income communities greater access to public information and opportunities for participation in decision making affecting human health and the environment, to receive comments, concerns and recommendations from individuals throughout the commonwealth, to develop resources and strategies and share relevant information with the public, to examine existing data and studies relating to environmental justice and to develop and update, no less than every five years, a statewide environmental justice strategy that identifies and addresses disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of the programs, policies, spending and other activities of the commonwealth with respect to communities of color and low-income communities. Provides for the office to ensure that meaningful opportunities exist for the public to submit comments and recommendations relating to the environmental justice strategy under paragraph (8), to hold public meetings or otherwise solicit public participation from communities of color and low-income communities for the purpose of fact-finding, policy development, receiving public comments and conducting inquiries concerning environmental justice and to prepare a public review and publish a summary of the comments and recommendation. Requires the secretary to convene a task force, to be known as the Environmental Justice Task Force, which may not have more than 15 members, to plan strategy and develop guidelines for operation of Regional Environmental Justice Committees, to prepare an annual report about the combined work of Regional Environmental Justice Committees across this commonwealth and to monitor reporting processes for Regional Environmental Justice Committees who will develop an action plan for the municipality addressing environmental factors that affect community health within 120 days of the meeting under paragraph (3)(ii) and will monitor the implementation of each action plan and make recommendations to commonwealth agencies as necessary to facilitate implementation of the action plans of which the agencies will implement these strategies to the fullest extent practicable. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/22/2025
S
- Introduced
01/22/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
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| SB158 - An Act amending the act of July 13, 1988 (P.L.530, No.94), known as the Environmental Hearing Board Act, further providing for jurisdiction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 108) Amends the Environmental Hearing Board Act, further providing for jurisdiction. Asserts that the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action, petition for review, appeals or challenges of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) decision and directs those wanting to file a civil action against a DEP decision shall redirect their civil action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/23/2025
S
- Introduced
01/23/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
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| SB186 - An Act providing for the abrogation of regulations relating to the CO2 Budget Trading Program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Gene Yaw (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 125) The Abrogation of CO2 Budget Trading Program Regulations Act abrogates the provisions of 25 Pa. Code chapter 145 subchapter E (relating to CO2 Budget Trading Program). Effective immediately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/24/2025
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- Introduced
01/24/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
S
- Reported as committed - Senate Environmental Energy and Resources
01/27/2025
S
- First consideration
01/28/2025
S
- Second consideration
01/28/2025
S
- Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
01/28/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 01/29/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Appropriations), Rules Committee Conference Room
01/29/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Appropriations
01/29/2025
S
- Re-reported as committed - Senate Appropriations
02/04/2025
S
- Laid out for discussion
02/04/2025
S
- Third consideration and final passage
02/05/2025
H
- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| SB187 - An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, establishing the Independent Energy Office; and making an appropriation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Gene Yaw (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 126) Amends Title 71 (State Government), in boards and offices, establishing the Independent Energy Office as a nonpartisan independent agency; and making an appropriation. Provides definitions. Provides the duties of the office. Establishes the Independent Energy Office Selection and Organization Committee within the office. Directs the committee to create and publish qualifications for the director of the office. Provides for members of the committee. Provides for appointments, terms and removal of director and deputy director. Establishes powers and duties of the director. Establishes the office as a legislative agency. Directs commonwealth agencies and political subdivisions to submit relevant information to the director. Allocates $1.25 million from the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund to the office. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/24/2025
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- Introduced
01/24/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
S
- Reported as committed - Senate Environmental Energy and Resources
01/27/2025
S
- First consideration
01/28/2025
S
- Second consideration
01/28/2025
S
- Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
01/28/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 01/29/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Appropriations), Rules Committee Conference Room
01/29/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Appropriations
01/29/2025
S
- Re-reported as committed - Senate Appropriations
02/03/2025
S
- Laid out for discussion
02/03/2025
S
- Third consideration and final passage
02/04/2025
H
- Referred to - House Energy
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| SB503 - An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Program; imposing powers and duties on the Environmental Quality Board, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection; and establishing the Consumer Protection Account, the Pennsylvania Energy Transformation Account, the Workforce Enhancement Fund, the Workforce Enhancement Fund Board and the Low-income Support Account. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Carolyn T. Comitta (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 770) The Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction (PACER) Act establishes the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Program; imposes powers and duties on the Environmental Quality Board (EQB), the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP); and establishes the Consumer Protection Account, the Pennsylvania Energy Transformation Account, the Workforce Enhancement Fund, the Workforce Enhancement Fund Board and the Low-income Support Account. Lists General Assembly findings. Provides definitions. Requires the administration of a Pennsylvania-run auction in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 145.401(b). Provides implementation, administrative support and compliance. Mandates DEP review the Pennsylvania CO2 Budget Trading Program base budget, consider available economic modeling regarding the impact of a PACER emission budget on costs passed on to consumers and consult with the Office of Consumer Advocate and advocates for low-income Pennsylvanians and representatives of large energy users and consider available studies and modeling regarding the impact of a PACER emission budget. Requires set-aside allocations. Establishes prohibitions. Provides for the depositing of proceeds and expenditures. Requires the commission to require entities receiving payment from the Consumer Protection Account on behalf of ratepayers to provide the amount of the direct credit on a line on each customer's bill with the title “PACER Bill Credit.” Outlines eligible projects for the grant program for the Pennsylvania Energy Transformation Account. Requires submission of an annual report. Asserts that a grantee awarded money under the Workforce Enhancement Fund must pay at least the prevailing wage rate for workers on the project, and no less than 40% of the money in the fund shall be allocated to projects located in environmental justice areas. Lists and details eligible projects. Provides for the Workforce Enhancement Fund Board and board membership. Establishes board powers and duties. Asserts that money deposited into the Low-Income Support Account shall be used, in accordance with law, to supplement Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grants or other grants that provide cooling assistance for eligible customers who seek financial resources to cover cooling expenses. Effective immediately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
05/12/2025
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- Introduced
05/12/2025
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- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
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| SB681 - An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization, further providing for departmental administrative boards, commissions, and offices; in organization of departmental administrative boards and commissions and of advisory boards and commissions, further providing for advisory boards and commissions and repealing provisions relating to Environmental Quality Board; in powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and its departmental administrative commission, further providing for seasonal farm labor; in powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Resources, its officers and departmental and advisory boards and commissions, further providing for Environmental Quality Board and for powers of Environmental Quality Board. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Dawn W. Keefer (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 773) Amends the Administrative Code, in administrative organization, further providing for departmental administrative boards, commissions, and offices; in organization of departmental administrative boards and commissions and of advisory boards and commissions, further providing for advisory boards and commissions and repealing provisions relating to Environmental Quality Board (EQB); in powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and its departmental administrative commission, further providing for seasonal farm labor; in powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Resources, its officers and departmental and advisory boards and commissions, further providing for EQB and for powers of EQB. Eliminates EQB. Gives EQB duties to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Asserts that DEP adheres to the law as written. Replaces the responsibility to “furnish opportunities for healthful recreation to the public” with “maintain and manage existing public recreation opportunities.” Asserts that any reference to EQB under a statute or regulation that was in effect before the effective date is deemed a reference to DEP. Transfers all personnel, allocations, appropriations, equipment, files, records, contracts, agreements, obligations and other materials used by EQB to DEP. Provides that any personnel transferred to DEP will retain any civil service employment status. Provides definitions. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
05/12/2025
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- Introduced
05/12/2025
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- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
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| SB682 - An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Gene Yaw (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 671) Amends the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes. Renames the “Department of Environmental Protection” as the “Department of Environmental Services” to emphasize that the department is focused on services with no effect on the jurisdiction or enforcement obligations of the department. Specifies provisions for references, designation, signage and computer systems. Changes all references to the old name throughout the act. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
04/28/2025
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- Introduced
04/28/2025
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- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
05/05/2025
05/07/2025
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- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
05/07/2025
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- Reported as committed - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
05/07/2025
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- First consideration
05/12/2025
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- Second consideration
05/12/2025
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- Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
05/30/2025
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- Meeting Scheduled - 06/02/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Appropriations), Rules Committee Conference Room
06/02/2025
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- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Appropriations
06/02/2025
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- Re-reported as committed - Senate Appropriations
06/03/2025
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- Laid out for discussion
06/04/2025
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- Referred to - House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection
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| SB685 - An Act amending the act of January 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2119, No.787), known as the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for civil penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Katie J. Muth (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 674) Amends the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection and for civil penalties. Adds that the department must require all major facilities to develop and maintain a municipal notification plan designed to give notice where the facility is located in the event of an industrial equipment breakdown or accident causing air pollution that causes a significant health risk to the municipality. Outlines the minimum notification plan requirements. Adds that for every subsequent violation, a major facility must pay $37,000 per day. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
04/28/2025
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- Introduced
04/28/2025
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- Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
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| SB805 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for sky lantern tethering; and imposing penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 857) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in other offenses, providing for sky lantern tethering; and imposing penalties. Defines the offense of intentionally releasing or leaving a sky lantern unattended. Establishes penalties. Provides several definitions. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
05/30/2025
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- Introduced
05/30/2025
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- Referred to - Senate Judiciary
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| SCO32 - Establishing the Pennsylvania Department of Energy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Establishes the Pennsylvania Department of Energy under a Secretary of Energy appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
12/02/2024
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- Cosponsor memo filed
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| SCO88 - DEP Permitting Appeals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Ensures the appellate process for certain categories of permitting decisions made by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are consistent with federal law. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
12/02/2024
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- Cosponsor memo filed
01/23/2025
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- Introduced SB158
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| SCO393 - Department of Environmental Protection Name Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Gene Yaw (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Changes the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” to the “Department of Environmental Services." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
12/16/2024
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- Cosponsor memo filed
04/28/2025
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- Introduced SB682
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| SCO651 - RGGI Regulation Abrogation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Gene Yaw (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Aims to abrogate the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/17/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
01/27/2025
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- Introduced SB186
01/27/2025
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- Introduced SB187
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| SCO983 - Eliminating the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board (EQB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Dawn W. Keefer (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Abolishes the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) in Pennsylvania. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
04/14/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
05/12/2025
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- Introduced SB681
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| SCO1121 - Prohibition on Single-Use Plastic Bags | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Judy L. Schwank (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Prohibits the usage of single-use plastic bags by retailers across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position: | No position selected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
05/27/2025
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- Cosponsor memo filed
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