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.
HB 750 requires municipalities to hold a voter referendum before approving new "high impact warehouses or distribution centers" that meet specific size thresholds (3+ acres or 100,000+ square feet). The bill defines these facilities as large-scale logistics operations (excluding retail) and mandates that governing bodies must submit such projects to a public vote at the next election occurring at least 100 days after initial approval. Ballots must include details like location, acreage, and building size, with approval requiring a majority "yes" vote. This directly affects local governments and developers seeking to build qualifying facilities, adding a new layer of community input to the approval process under Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Emrick
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
Co
John Lawrence
RRepublican
Co
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
Co
Tim Brennan
DDemocratic
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