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.
This bill establishes a new chapter in Pennsylvania law dedicated to storm water management, aiming to address issues like flooding, erosion, and strain on public infrastructure caused by increased runoff from development. It defines key terms such as "impervious surface" and "storm water" to clarify what areas and water sources are covered under the new regulations. A significant provision allows municipal authorities to charge a reasonable storm water management fee to property owners, including those who own land for the Commonwealth, ensuring that tax-exempt entities also contribute to these costs. The legislation empowers local governments to better plan and mitigate the impacts of storm water while requiring coordination with state instrumentalities.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2024
Last action May 22, 2024
Floor votes · House May 22, 2024
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
May 22, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
May 22, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Mar 25, 2024
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Kyle Donahue
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Borowski
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Melissa Shusterman
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Pisciottano
DDemocratic
Co
Patty Kim
DDemocratic
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