Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1594: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Multimodal Transportation Fund.

This bill maintains the Multimodal Transportation Fund's authorization through December 31, 2025, ensuring continued funding for Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure projects like road maintenance and public transit. It directly affects the state's transportation budget by preserving existing funding mechanisms without altering the expiration date. The bill is procedural, confirming the fund's timeline rather than creating new policies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill maintains Multimodal Transportation Fund funding through 2025 for road maintenance and public transit infrastructure, preserving existing transportation project funding without changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1595: An Act providing for the abrogation of regulations relating to the Pennsylvania Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Program and for the applicability of Federal standards.

HB 1595 removes Pennsylvania's state-specific regulations for heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions (25 Pa. Code Ch. 126 Subch. E) and replaces them with federal standards. It directly affects heavy-duty diesel vehicle owners, operators, and manufacturers in Pennsylvania who previously had to comply with the state's emissions control program. The bill's key mechanism is the immediate abrogation of Pennsylvania's program, making federal emissions standards the only applicable requirement for these vehicles in the state. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill removes Pennsylvania's stricter diesel emissions regulations, replacing them with federal standards which are typically less stringent, weakening state-level clean energy/environmental standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves Pennsylvania's stricter emissions regulations, replacing them with federal standards that are typically less stringent, weakening environmental protections for diesel vehicles.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves Pennsylvania's stricter emissions regulations for heavy-duty diesel vehicles, replacing them with federal standards, weakening state-level transportation environmental requirements.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 859: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Transportation.

SB 859 amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to direct specific funding from the Motor License Fund for highway and safety projects under the Department of Transportation. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to allocate funds to two designated projects listed in the 2014 Highway Capital Budget Project Itemization Act: Project 339(12) and Project 339(22). This bill does not create new funding or tax changes but specifies how existing DOT budget resources must be used for these two named infrastructure projects. The change applies immediately upon enactment and affects only the allocation of current transportation appropriations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects existing DOT funds to specific highway/safety projects, ensuring dedicated infrastructure spending without new taxes or cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 30, 2025

HB 1523: An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally), 66 (Public Utilities) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network companies, providing for excise fee; in transportation network service, providing for excise fee; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for fund.

HB 1523 would impose an excise fee on rides provided by transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber or Lyft in Pennsylvania. The bill amends specific sections of state law related to municipalities, public utilities, and transportation to require this fee to be collected on each ride. The fee would directly affect TNC operators, who would be responsible for paying and collecting it from riders. This policy change creates a new revenue stream for transportation-related funds under the amended statutes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new excise fee on TNCs to fund transportation programs, directly generating revenue for state transportation budget under amended statutes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes excise fee on TNCs (Uber/Lyft) to fund transportation infrastructure, creating new revenue stream for transportation projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 1539: An Act establishing the Electric School Bus Grant Program and the Electric School Bus Grant Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

HB 1539 creates a new grant program to help school districts purchase electric school buses, funded through a dedicated "Electric School Bus Grant Program Fund." It directly affects public school districts seeking to replace diesel buses with electric models by providing financial assistance for vehicle purchases and related infrastructure. The bill requires the Department of Education to administer the program, including setting eligibility rules and distributing funds. The bill is currently pending in the Energy committee after being re-referred there from Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated state funding for electric school bus program, advancing public infrastructure investment through new budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a grant program funding electric school bus purchases and infrastructure for school districts, directly advancing school transportation infrastructure and funding under education policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates grant program for electric school buses, directly funding clean energy infrastructure transition from diesel vehicles95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds electric school bus adoption to reduce diesel emissions, directly promoting clean transportation and lowering pollution per bill's grant program for replacing fossil-fuel buses.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds electric school bus adoption, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and reducing diesel emissions in public transit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 23, 2025

HB 1633: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for shared electric low-speed scooters; and imposing penalties.

HB 1633 establishes regulations for shared electric low-speed scooters in Pennsylvania. It allows certain cities (second-class, second-class A, or third-class) to create programs with scooter companies, requiring safety rules like a 15 mph speed limit, mandatory nighttime lighting, and prohibitions on use on freeways or sidewalks in business districts. Companies must carry $2 million in liability insurance and provide complaint hotlines for abandoned scooters. The bill directly affects participating cities, scooter operators, and riders using these scooters.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes safety regulations for electric scooters (15 mph limit, lighting, insurance) promoting safe shared mobility as sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 16, 2025

SB 796: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for Public Transportation Assistance Fund.

SB 796 increases the tax on motor vehicle leases from 3% to 5% of the lease price and raises the fee for renting a motor vehicle from $2 to $6.50 per day. Revenue from these fees will fund Pennsylvania’s Public Transportation Assistance Fund, which supports public transportation services statewide. The bill affects vehicle lessees and renters, including those using carsharing services, though carsharing rentals of less than 6 hours will have lower fees (ranging from $0.25 to $1.25). The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases vehicle lease/tax rates to fund public transit services, directly allocating tax revenue to a state transportation fund per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases vehicle lease/tax fees to fund Pennsylvania's Public Transportation Assistance Fund, directly supporting public transit services statewide.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2025

SR 132: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to establish the National Infrastructure Bank.

This resolution urges Congress to establish a National Infrastructure Bank to address infrastructure funding gaps. It references Pennsylvania's specific challenges, including lead pipes in water systems and bridge maintenance needs, as justification for federal action. The resolution requests Congress create this bank but does not create new laws or funding. It was referred to the Transportation committee for consideration.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges federal establishment of infrastructure bank to fund transportation projects like bridge maintenance, directly advancing transportation infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2025

SB 924: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits.

SB 924 establishes a 35-mile-per-hour maximum speed limit for all dirt and gravel roads in Pennsylvania. This rule applies directly to all drivers traveling on such roads, setting a specific speed limit where no explicit default existed previously under state vehicle code. The bill amends Title 75 of Pennsylvania’s vehicle regulations to add this provision as a new subsection (1.3) under speed limits. It will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes 35 mph speed limit on dirt/gravel roads to enhance road safety, directly addressing transportation safety standards in vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2025

HB 1714: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for when provided.

HB 1714 updates Pennsylvania's school transportation rules under the Public School Code. It requires school districts to provide free transportation for public school students to and from school (within 10 miles, with exceptions for career schools and field trips), and extends this same free transportation requirement to nonprofit nonpublic schools during their regular school hours. The bill also allows districts to use local funds for urban mass transit to cover school transportation costs without state reimbursement, and mandates the State Board of Education to set school bus driver qualifications. Finally, it prohibits districts from funding transportation to schools located outside Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free school transportation for public/nonprofit nonpublic students, directly enhancing educational access by removing transportation barriers for K-12 attendance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates free school transportation using public transit, extends to nonpublic schools, and allows urban mass transit funding for school transport, directly advancing public transit infrastructure use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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