Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to regularly review and assess the performance of its area agencies and programs. Under the new rules, the department must conduct annual evaluations, including onsite visits, to determine if agencies are following the law and to gather feedback from people using the services. The results of these reviews will be shared with the agencies and made available to the public online within thirty days. Additionally, the department must submit an annual report to the Governor and the state legislature containing statistical data on services provided to older adults.
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Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania law to allow stormwater management authorities to set reasonable and uniform rates based on property characteristics. These rates can include fees for installing and maintaining best management practices that are approved and inspected by the authority. Additionally, the bill permits agricultural operations to use best management practices approved by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service or the State Conservation Commission when calculating these fees. The changes apply specifically to municipal authorities responsible for stormwater planning, management, and implementation. The legislation will take effect 60 days after it is passed.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Pennsylvania second-class townships to charge fees to fund the construction, maintenance, and operation of storm water management systems. The fees can be based on the properties that benefit from these facilities but must not exceed the minimum amounts required by federal and state environmental laws. Townships are required to offer exemptions or credits to property owners who install and maintain approved storm water facilities, including those following best management practices for normal agricultural operations. The legislation takes effect 60 days after being signed into law.