Transportation (Transportation Funding)

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 379: An Act providing for reimbursement of Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls for certain companies; establishing the Pennsylvania Turnpike-to- Port Freight Reimbursement Fund; providing for duties of the Department of Transportation; and imposing penalties.

SB 379 creates a fund to reimburse eligible Pennsylvania companies for tolls paid on the Pennsylvania Turnpike when transporting goods to the Port of Philadelphia for shipping. It directly affects qualifying businesses that manufacture products in Pennsylvania, have a physical headquarters there, and use the turnpike for this specific shipping purpose. Companies must apply quarterly with detailed proof of toll payments, shipping documentation, and company information; approved reimbursements must be processed within 60 days. The fund is capped at $2.5 million, with penalties of $5,000 for false applications, and annual reports required starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReimburses tolls for freight transport via PA Turnpike to Port of Philadelphia, promoting highway infrastructure usage for commercial shipping.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Ports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 22, 2025

SB 147: An Act establishing the Near Zero Emission Truck Incentive Program and the Near Zero Emission Truck Incentive Fund; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Transportation.

SB 147 creates a program offering financial incentives to Pennsylvania truck owners and fleets purchasing near-zero emission trucks (diesel models from 2010 or later meeting EPA standards). It provides grants covering either the federal excise tax on new trucks or 6% of the used truck price (up to $5,000) to offset costs, but requires trading in a pre-2010 diesel truck that is titled and registered in Pennsylvania. The program, managed by the Department of Transportation, operates on a first-come, first-served basis with funds from a dedicated state incentive fund. Truck owners must register the new vehicle in Pennsylvania for at least two years to qualify for the grant.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded incentives (up to $5,000) to offset truck purchase costs, directly allocating state budget resources to support clean truck adoption through the Incentive Fund.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill incentivizes near-zero emission truck adoption, reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation and promoting clean energy infrastructure through financial grants and trade-in requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes reduced emissions by incentivizing near-zero emission trucks and requiring trade-in of high-pollution pre-2010 diesel vehicles.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates DOT-managed incentives for near-zero emission trucks, promoting sustainable vehicle adoption and reducing emissions in transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Freight Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 1060: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for allocation of proceeds.

HB 1060 increases annual maintenance payments for municipalities that received highway transfers under Pennsylvania's State Highway Law. It raises the base payment from $4,000 to $12,500 per mile for these transferred highways. Starting February 1, 2028, payments will automatically adjust every two years based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation rate), with the department calculating and publishing these adjustments. The bill directly affects municipalities managing highways transferred under Chapter 92 of the State Highway Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases highway maintenance funding via tax allocation, raising base payments and implementing inflation-adjusted increases for municipalities managing transferred highways.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases highway maintenance funding from $4k to $12.5k/mile and indexes payments to inflation, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 1146: An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation for public transportation, further providing for local financial support; and, in fees, further providing for fee for local use.

HB 1146 allows second-class counties in Pennsylvania to generate local funding for public transportation and transportation infrastructure by imposing specific taxes, including on liquor sales, rental vehicles, real estate transfers, income, and vehicle registrations, each with maximum rates defined by existing state law. Revenue from these taxes must be deposited into a restricted county account dedicated exclusively to transportation projects. The bill also establishes administrative procedures for collecting and reporting these taxes, ensuring compliance with state tax codes and enabling counties to implement the funding mechanisms without creating new statewide programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables counties to impose targeted taxes (liquor, vehicles, real estate) to fund transportation projects via dedicated revenue accounts, directly advancing public transit budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables counties to levy targeted taxes (liquor, rentals, real estate) for dedicated transportation infrastructure and public transit funding via restricted accounts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 193: A Resolution urging the President of the United States to unfreeze previously appropriated Federal funds and cease future action freezing Federal funds that the Congress has appropriated.

Pennsylvania's House Resolution 193 urges the President to unfreeze federal funds already approved by Congress and stop future freezes of such funds. It specifically references over $700 million in federal infrastructure funding for Pennsylvania projects - like rail service between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, new passenger routes, EV charging stations, and bridge repairs - that remain unspent due to the freeze. The resolution cites legal challenges (including two federal court orders blocking the freeze) and notes the President's administration has not restored these funds despite court rulings. It argues the freeze violates the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which limits the President's authority to unilaterally withhold congressionally appropriated funds. This is a symbolic state-level resolution with no legal effect on federal policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUnfreezing $700M in already-appropriated federal infrastructure funds supports fiscal management by enabling use of existing budget allocations for essential projects like bridges and rail.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill references $700M for infrastructure including EV charging stations, a direct component of clean energy infrastructure. Unfreezing these funds supports development of energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill seeks to unfreeze $700M+ in federal infrastructure funds for PA rail, EV stations, bridges - directly funding transportation projects per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Bridges Rail Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 674: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, establishing the Supplemental Public Transportation Operating Assistance Allocation for Growing Counties Grant Program.

HB 674 establishes a new grant program to provide operating assistance for public transportation in Pennsylvania counties experiencing growth in either population or employment. Eligible applicants include public transit entities already receiving certain existing transportation grants (under Sections 1513 or 1516) that serve counties meeting specific growth criteria based on five-year data. Funding is split equally between counties growing in employment (using Labor Department data) and population (using Census Bureau data), with each county’s grant amount determined by its percentage growth over that period. This program operates in addition to existing transportation funding and cannot require a higher local match than current rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state grant program allocating funds for public transportation operations in growing counties, increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes grant program funding public transit operations in growing counties, directly supporting sustainable mobility infrastructure and expanding transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 711: An Act providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfers and increases.

SB 711, titled "An Act providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfers and increases," aims to modify the funding and allocation mechanisms for public transportation in Pennsylvania. The bill mandates that 6.15% of the revenue collected under Article II of the Tax Reform Code of 1971 be deposited into the Public Transportation Trust Fund monthly. It also allows the total financial assistance provided to local transportation organizations to exceed the current 20% limit of the prior year's allocation. Furthermore, the Secretary of Transportation gains the authority to adjust the annual increase in the local match requirement for these organizations for five fiscal years, starting in fiscal year 2025-2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 6.15% tax revenue transfer to public transit fund, increasing dedicated funding for transportation services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 6.15% tax revenue deposits into Public Transportation Trust Fund and lifts funding limits, directly increasing public transit financial support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 728: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, providing for suspension of tax.

SB 728 proposes to amend Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. This bill would suspend the imposition of specific taxes currently collected for highway maintenance and construction. If enacted, these taxes, outlined in sections 9502 and 9004(b) of Title 75, would no longer be imposed after the bill's effective date. This change would directly affect individuals and entities currently paying these taxes related to vehicles and infrastructure funding.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesSuspends taxes for highway maintenance, reducing state revenue and defunding infrastructure programs directly impacting budget allocation for transportation.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationSuspends taxes for highway maintenance, directly reducing infrastructure funding per Title 75 sections 9502 and 9004(b).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 30, 2025

HB 1524: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for Public Transportation Assistance Fund.

HB 1524 amends the Public Transportation Assistance Fund provisions within Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971. The bill revises how funds are managed or allocated for public transportation programs, directly affecting state transportation agencies and public transit providers receiving these funds. It modifies specific sections of the existing tax code governing this dedicated fund. The bill was recently referred to the Transportation committee for further consideration. (3 sentences)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends Public Transportation Assistance Fund provisions to revise fund allocation, ensuring continued support for state transit programs and agencies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1594: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Multimodal Transportation Fund.

This bill maintains the Multimodal Transportation Fund's authorization through December 31, 2025, ensuring continued funding for Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure projects like road maintenance and public transit. It directly affects the state's transportation budget by preserving existing funding mechanisms without altering the expiration date. The bill is procedural, confirming the fund's timeline rather than creating new policies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill maintains Multimodal Transportation Fund funding through 2025 for road maintenance and public transit infrastructure, preserving existing transportation project funding without changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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