SB 172 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of July 13, 1988 (P.L.530, No.94), known as the Environmental Hearing Board Act, further providing for Environmental Hearing Board.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Environmental Hearing Board Act to clarify membership terms and reappointment procedures. It specifies that board members serve six-year terms (with one initial four-year term for new appointees) and requires the Governor to reappoint members with Senate majority consent after their term ends. The changes apply directly to current and future members of the Environmental Hearing Board, an independent agency that reviews environmental permits and disputes. The bill makes no changes to the board's duties or environmental regulations, only adjusting its internal staffing rules.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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