An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to government and administration, providing for transparency of political subdivision authorities; and, in municipal authorities, providing for transparency of municipal authority.
HB 181 requires all political subdivision authorities (like water districts or housing boards) in Pennsylvania to maintain a publicly accessible website with specific transparency details. The bill mandates that these websites include each board member's name, term length and expiration date, contact email, the appointing official's name and office, and links to the governing government entity's website. It directly affects every authority created by a local government, ensuring residents can easily identify leadership and accountability structures. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, requiring authorities to update their public information practices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Committee
1
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bud Cook
RRepublican
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Joanne Stehr
RRepublican
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Kyle Donahue
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Harkins
DDemocratic
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