Transportation (Transportation Funding)

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 859: 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 Department of Transportation.

SB 859 amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to direct specific funding from the Motor License Fund for highway and safety projects under the Department of Transportation. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to allocate funds to two designated projects listed in the 2014 Highway Capital Budget Project Itemization Act: Project 339(12) and Project 339(22). This bill does not create new funding or tax changes but specifies how existing DOT budget resources must be used for these two named infrastructure projects. The change applies immediately upon enactment and affects only the allocation of current transportation appropriations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects existing DOT funds to specific highway/safety projects, ensuring dedicated infrastructure spending without new taxes or cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 30, 2025

HB 1523: An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally), 66 (Public Utilities) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network companies, providing for excise fee; in transportation network service, providing for excise fee; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for fund.

HB 1523 would impose an excise fee on rides provided by transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber or Lyft in Pennsylvania. The bill amends specific sections of state law related to municipalities, public utilities, and transportation to require this fee to be collected on each ride. The fee would directly affect TNC operators, who would be responsible for paying and collecting it from riders. This policy change creates a new revenue stream for transportation-related funds under the amended statutes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new excise fee on TNCs to fund transportation programs, directly generating revenue for state transportation budget under amended statutes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes excise fee on TNCs (Uber/Lyft) to fund transportation infrastructure, creating new revenue stream for transportation projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 16, 2025

SB 796: 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.

SB 796 increases the tax on motor vehicle leases from 3% to 5% of the lease price and raises the fee for renting a motor vehicle from $2 to $6.50 per day. Revenue from these fees will fund Pennsylvania’s Public Transportation Assistance Fund, which supports public transportation services statewide. The bill affects vehicle lessees and renters, including those using carsharing services, though carsharing rentals of less than 6 hours will have lower fees (ranging from $0.25 to $1.25). The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases vehicle lease/tax rates to fund public transit services, directly allocating tax revenue to a state transportation fund per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases vehicle lease/tax fees to fund Pennsylvania's Public Transportation Assistance Fund, directly supporting public transit services statewide.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2025

SR 132: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to establish the National Infrastructure Bank.

This resolution urges Congress to establish a National Infrastructure Bank to address infrastructure funding gaps. It references Pennsylvania's specific challenges, including lead pipes in water systems and bridge maintenance needs, as justification for federal action. The resolution requests Congress create this bank but does not create new laws or funding. It was referred to the Transportation committee for consideration.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges federal establishment of infrastructure bank to fund transportation projects like bridge maintenance, directly advancing transportation infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 16, 2025

SB 795: An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally), 66 (Public Utilities) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network companies, providing for excise fee; in transportation network service, providing for excise fee; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for fund.

SB 795 imposes a new fee on transportation network companies (like Uber or Lyft) operating in Pennsylvania. Companies must pay 4.6% of total ride fares in Philadelphia (a city of the first class) and 6% elsewhere, remitted quarterly to the Public Transportation Trust Fund. These fees will directly fund transportation programs, including operating costs for public transit systems, as specified in the bill’s fund allocation provisions. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 4.6-6% excise fee on ride-share companies to fund public transit operations via Public Transportation Trust Fund, directly advancing transportation program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes fees on ride-sharing companies (Uber/Lyft) to fund public transit operations via the Public Transportation Trust Fund, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 1725: An Act amending the act of June 1, 1956 (1955 P.L.1944, No.655), referred to as the Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law, further providing for eligibility for receipt of funds relating to recycled asphalt in mixed use design on road or street maintenance.

HB 1725 amends Pennsylvania's Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law to expand eligibility for road maintenance funds. It specifically allows municipalities to receive allocations for using recycled asphalt in "mixed use design" projects, meaning roads or streets that combine recycled asphalt with other materials during maintenance. This directly affects local governments managing public roadways who currently use or plan to use recycled asphalt in their maintenance work. The bill changes the funding criteria to include these mixed-use asphalt applications, providing clearer access to tax-generated road maintenance funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands eligibility for existing municipal road maintenance funds under liquid fuels tax allocation, enabling broader use of allocated resources for infrastructure projects.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands municipal funding eligibility for road maintenance using recycled asphalt, promoting sustainable infrastructure under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 17, 2025

HB 1868: An Act amending Titles 66 (Public Utilities) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network service, further providing for rates and forms of compensation; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for allocation of proceeds.

HB 1868 amends Pennsylvania laws governing transportation network services (like ride-hailing apps) and highway funding. It sets rules for the rates these companies charge riders and how they compensate drivers. The bill also changes how taxes collected for highway maintenance and construction are allocated to local road projects. This directly affects transportation network companies, drivers, and local governments managing road infrastructure. The legislation aims to clarify operational standards and funding distribution within the state's transportation framework.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates highway tax proceeds to local road projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility in transportation funding allocation per statutory amendments.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill changes highway tax allocation to fund local road projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding per summary's focus on highway maintenance/construction proceeds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 25, 2025

HB 1820: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, providing for transfers and for Supplemental Roads and Bridges Account.

HB 1820 transfers $500 million annually from Pennsylvania's Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to a new Supplemental Roads and Bridges Account, starting 30 days after enactment and continuing through 2029. The funds, deposited into the Motor License Fund, are restricted exclusively for road and bridge projects including construction, maintenance, and repairs across the state. This bill directly affects the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, which will use these allocations for infrastructure work without requiring new taxes. The legislation modifies existing vehicle tax statutes to redirect existing reserve funds rather than creating new revenue streams.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $500M annually from reserve to road infrastructure funding, directly allocating existing tax revenues (Motor License Fund) for essential public works maintenance and construction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTransfers $500M annually to Supplemental Roads and Bridges Account exclusively for road/bridge construction, maintenance, and repairs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 9, 2025

SB 1096: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for supplemental funding for rural infrastructure.

SB 1096 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to allocate supplemental state funding specifically for rural infrastructure projects, such as road and bridge repairs. This bill directly affects rural communities and local governments in Pennsylvania that maintain infrastructure in less populated areas. The key mechanism provides new state funds within the existing transportation budget framework, targeting improvements to aging rural roads and bridges. The bill does not change vehicle regulations but adds dedicated resources for infrastructure maintenance in rural regions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental state funds for rural infrastructure within transportation budget, supporting public service funding and fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates supplemental state funding for rural road and bridge repairs, directly advancing transportation infrastructure maintenance per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 1788: An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfer and annual increase; establishing the Road and Bridge Project Fund and the Road and Bridge Project Sinking Fund; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for applicable authority projects; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminating signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Three and Four Digit State Route Account.

HB 1788 amends Pennsylvania's transportation laws to improve oversight of transit authorities and fund infrastructure projects. It requires metropolitan transportation authorities to meet new performance standards for fare evasion, bus routes, and public-private partnerships, with consequences for non-compliance. The bill establishes the Public Transportation Trust Fund (funded by 6.15% of certain tax revenues), the Road and Bridge Project Fund for highway maintenance, and a Sinking Fund for bond repayment. These funds will finance road/bridge projects, while mandatory annual reports to legislative committees will track authority spending and progress toward fiscal goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Public Transportation Trust Fund (funded by 6.15% tax revenue) and Road and Bridge Project Fund, directly allocating tax revenues to transportation infrastructure funding and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Public Transportation Trust Fund (6.15% tax revenue), Road and Bridge Project Fund for infrastructure, and mandates performance standards for transit authorities, directly funding and strengthening transportation infrastructure and ove...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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