A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM Interconnection.
This resolution directs Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study the financial costs and benefits of the state's continued participation in the PJM Interconnection, a regional electricity grid operator. It specifically requires the Commission to examine whether maintaining membership in PJM provides value for Pennsylvania ratepayers and the state's energy infrastructure. The study will inform future decisions about the state's energy grid participation, but the resolution itself does not change current policies or impose new requirements. This procedural measure affects only the state government's internal review process, not utility customers or energy providers directly.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 28, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2026
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What changed between versions
Printer's No. PN2539
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Printer's No. PN3289
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MODERATE
The bill was updated from an initial draft to a revised version that added new sponsors and included a committee report. The most significant substantive change is the extension of the deadline for the required study on PJM membership from 180 days to 270 days, giving the Joint State Government Commission more time to complete its analysis.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the study's timeline was expanded, while the list of sponsors was modified to include additional representatives and reflect committee amendments.
TIMELINE
Added new sponsors (Scott, Shusterman, and Shaffer) to the list of bill authors.
Extended the deadline for the study report from 180 days to 270 days to allow more time for public participation and analysis.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new objective to evaluate potential benefits of joining a new Regional Transmission Organization (RTO).
Added a specific objective to maintain Pennsylvania's position as a net electricity exporter.
TECHNICAL
Updated the document header to reflect the new printer's number and indicate the previous version.
Floor votes · House Jun 3, 2026
How they voted
201–0
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 3, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rob Matzie
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Delloso
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
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