An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in procedure and enforcement, further providing for summary proceedings.
HB 680 amends Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law to clarify enforcement procedures for pollution cases. It specifies that cases involving sewage, industrial waste, or pollution can be filed either by the Attorney General or directly before district justices in the county where the offense occurred or the public was affected. This change simplifies the court process for environmental enforcement by streamlining jurisdiction and clarifying who represents the Commonwealth in appeals. The bill affects how pollution violations are handled in Pennsylvania courts, with no new environmental requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Schlossberg
DDemocratic
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Brennan
DDemocratic
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