Transportation

passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 403: A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month."

This resolution designates April 2026 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month" to raise awareness about the state's utility notification system. It directly encourages excavators and homeowners to call 8-1-1 (or 1-800-242-1776) before digging to locate underground utility lines, preventing damage, injuries, and service interruptions. The resolution emphasizes the existing legal requirement for three business days' notice before excavation and promotes the Pennsylvania One Call System, which handles over 1 million annual requests to protect infrastructure and the environment. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to reinforce public safety practices through recognition.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes safe digging awareness to prevent utility line damage, enhancing transportation infrastructure safety and preventing service disruptions during excavation.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 1087: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for electric vehicle road user charge.

SB 1087 creates a mileage-based road user charge for electric vehicles (EVs) in Pennsylvania, replacing the current gas tax for EVs. It specifically exempts military personnel on active duty stationed outside Pennsylvania from this charge during their overseas assignment. The bill also establishes a refund process for EV owners who qualify for the military exemption, allowing them to apply for reimbursement of charges paid during their eligible overseas duty period. This policy directly affects EV owners who are military members stationed out of state, adjusting their tax obligations based on residency during service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill replaces gas tax with mileage-based charge for EVs to maintain road funding revenue, promoting fiscal responsibility in transportation infrastructure financing.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReplaces gas tax disincentive for EVs with mileage charge, promoting cleaner transportation adoption and aligning with environmental goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReplaces gas tax with mileage-based charge for EVs to fund road infrastructure, ensuring continued transportation funding as EV adoption grows.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts active-duty military on overseas assignment from EV road user charge and provides refund process, directly benefiting veterans with financial relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 1154: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to registration of vehicles, providing for open safety recall notice.

SB 1154 requires Pennsylvania's vehicle registration department to check for open safety recalls before issuing or renewing vehicle registrations. If a recall is active, the department must include a notice with registration materials directing owners to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website and explaining that repairs can be done at no cost at a manufacturer-approved location. The bill also mandates that recall information be included in mailed renewal notices and displayed on the online registration portal with a direct link to check recall status. Additionally, the department must conduct public awareness campaigns about vehicle recalls at least twice yearly via social media, email, and website updates. This affects all Pennsylvania vehicle owners during registration or renewal processes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety recall checks during vehicle registration, directing owners to free repairs and enhancing road safety standards per vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 15, 2025

HB 2101: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for initiation of suspension of operating privilege.

This bill requires Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation to initiate a driver's license suspension within six months of a court's sentencing for offenses that trigger suspension. If the suspension isn't started within that timeframe, it becomes unenforceable by the department or courts. It directly affects drivers convicted of offenses like DUI or reckless driving that lead to license suspensions. The law ensures timely enforcement by setting a clear deadline, preventing indefinite delays in suspension processing. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnsures timely enforcement of license suspensions for DUI/reckless driving, directly strengthening transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 18, 2025

HB 2089: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations.

HB 2089 requires new nonresidential buildings in Pennsylvania to include electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure based on building type and size. For example, retail facilities with 25-500 parking spaces must provide 2% Level 1 and 1% Level 2 charging spaces, while offices with the same size need 4% Level 1 and 1% Level 2. At least 50% of required spaces must have functional charging equipment upon occupancy, with the remainder prewired for future installation. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry must issue implementing regulations within 180 days of the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires EV charging infrastructure in new buildings, promoting electric vehicle adoption and supporting clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates EV charging infrastructure in new buildings, promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing transportation emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates EV charging infrastructure in buildings, promoting electric vehicle technology adoption and clean energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charging infrastructure in new nonresidential buildings, directly promoting sustainable transportation adoption and infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2073: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for disqualification; in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for obedience to traffic-control devices; and imposing penalties.

HB 2073 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to increase penalties for commercial drivers who disobey traffic-control devices like stop signs or traffic lights. A commercial driver faces a lifetime disqualification from operating commercial vehicles for a third or subsequent violation. For each violation, the driver must pay a $1,000 fine for a first offense or $5,000 for subsequent offenses, and their employer must pay an additional $1,000 (first offense) or $5,000 (subsequent offenses). Fines collected under this law will partially fund the Public Transportation Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for commercial drivers violating traffic signals, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of traffic-control devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 23, 2025

HB 307: An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations.

HB 307 amends Pennsylvania's construction code to require that access aisles - marked parking spaces for people with disabilities - be 96 inches wide. New access aisles must meet this width standard, and existing ones narrower than 96 inches must be widened to 96 inches during routine parking lot maintenance, such as when the lot is resurfaced. The requirement applies to all new construction and to existing parking lots during typical maintenance cycles after the effective date. This change standardizes access aisle width to improve accessibility for individuals using mobility devices like wheelchairs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 96-inch access aisles in parking facilities, enhancing transportation infrastructure accessibility and safety standards for people with disabilities.85% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 569: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Snow and Ice Removal Safety Grant Program and the Snow and Ice Removal Safety Grant Program Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Transportation.

SB 569 creates a grant program to fund snow and ice removal devices for large trucks (over 10,000 pounds) at locations like weigh stations and truck stops across Pennsylvania. The Department of Transportation will award grants up to $50,000 per device location to eligible businesses to purchase or install equipment that removes snow/ice from truck roofs. Funds come from existing snow/ice violation fines deposited into a dedicated account, with grants limited to device costs and approved operational expenses. The program aims to improve safety by reducing hazards from snow/ice accumulation on commercial vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds snow/ice removal safety equipment for trucks, enhancing road safety infrastructure and vehicle operations per bill's grant program.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 829: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for kindergartens; in pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and temporary residence, for definitions and for when provided; and, in early learning programs, providing for full-day kindergarten.

HB 829 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require school districts to offer full-day kindergarten for children aged three to five, lowering the age limit from four years. It updates the definition of "compulsory school age" to explicitly allow children as young as three to attend kindergarten without tuition, while maintaining the upper age limit at 18. The bill also adjusts transportation provisions to include free bus service for full-day kindergarten students, similar to existing rules for other grade levels. These changes directly affect public school districts, early learning programs, and families with children aged three to five.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires full-day kindergarten for ages 3-5 (lowering age limit), makes it tuition-free, and adds transportation access - directly expanding early education access and support.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly mandates free bus service for full-day kindergarten students, adding transportation funding for early education programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education K-12 Education Public Transit

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 828: An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Buy American Grant Program and the Buy American Grant Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

SB 828 creates a program that reimburses Pennsylvania local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) for up to 20% of the cost of purchasing "union-made" vehicles. A vehicle is "union-made" if it was assembled in the U.S. at a facility operating under a collective bargaining agreement. The program, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, uses a state fund financed by state appropriations and other sources, with grants awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out. Local governments must apply for reimbursement and provide proof the vehicles meet the "union-made" definition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill uses state appropriations to fund a new grant program for local governments, increasing targeted government spending under budget management.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates grants for 'union-made' vehicles (assembled under collective bargaining), directly advancing labor rights and supporting unionized workplaces through procurement incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReimburses local governments for union-made vehicle purchases, directly funding transportation fleet procurement under transportation infrastructure context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Collective Bargaining Vehicle Registration

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