HB 653 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and providing for tax credits for rehabilitation and reconstruction of certain factory and mill buildings and for a business tax credit.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to create a new program offering tax credits for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of specific factory and mill buildings. To qualify, a building must be at least 75% vacant for two years, have been constructed before 1973, and undergo substantial repairs costing at least 20% of its market value. The Department of Community and Economic Development will oversee the certification process, working with municipalities to identify eligible structures and verifying that owners spend the funds strictly on approved improvements. Once a building is certified, businesses operating there can receive a business tax credit if they meet certain criteria, such as maintaining a workforce larger than the previous year. The legislation aims to revitalize older industrial sites by providing financial incentives for their repair and reuse.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2023 Last action Oct 22, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 27, 2024

How they voted

220
Passed
Total votes 22
Jun 27, 2024
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Oct 22, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Sep 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 27, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (22-0)
house
Jun 27, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Mar 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors