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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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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State
District
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Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Pat Stefano
RRepublican
Co
Scott Hutchinson
RRepublican
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