This bill establishes Pennsylvania's capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, setting specific spending limits on public infrastructure projects. It authorizes up to $1.2 billion for building and structure improvements, $20 million for furniture and equipment, $100 million for transportation assistance, and $325 million for redevelopment assistance, with no funding allocated for flood control projects. The bill directly affects state agencies responsible for managing these capital projects and requires repayment of any debt incurred through the General Fund or applicable special funds. It takes effect immediately upon introduction.
This House Resolution designates April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to promote safe driving habits. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal recognition to encourage drivers to avoid distractions like texting and talking while operating vehicles. It highlights statistics on distracted driving crashes and fatalities to raise public awareness about the dangers. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to focus on the road and discuss the risks of distracted driving with their families.
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's tax system for highway maintenance and construction by establishing a new annual payment rate of $6,000 per mile for state highways transferred to local municipalities. The law requires these funds to be deposited into a restricted account specifically designated for paying restoration costs and ongoing maintenance payments to affected municipalities. Additionally, the bill mandates automatic adjustments to these annual payments every 24 months starting February 1, 2028, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. The Department of Transportation will calculate these inflation-based adjustments and notify the Legislative Reference Bureau for official publication. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
This bill proposes to update Pennsylvania's vehicle laws by establishing a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour on dirt and gravel roads. It applies to all drivers operating vehicles on these unpaved road surfaces, regardless of the specific location. The change clarifies that these limits are maximum speeds, meaning drivers must not exceed them unless a special hazard requires an even slower speed for safety. The legislation would become effective 60 days after passage.
This bill updates Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to clarify definitions of speed-measuring technology, including LIDAR, RADAR, and other electronic devices, while establishing new rules for when local law enforcement can use these tools to enforce speed limits. It requires that convictions based on speed measurements from these devices only apply when the recorded speed is at least 10 miles per hour over the limit, or 6 miles per hour over if the limit exceeds 55 mph, with stricter rules applying in school zones and work zones. The legislation also mandates that local police departments must adopt ordinances authorizing RADAR use, that officers complete approved training before using these devices, and that they operate from clearly marked vehicles visible to the public. Additionally, the bill restricts the use of speed-measuring devices to time vehicles within 500 feet of certain speed limit signs, except in designated zones like school areas and work zones.
This bill updates Pennsylvania's driver licensing laws to clarify how the state handles cases where a driver is deemed medically incompetent to operate a vehicle. It requires the Department of Transportation to recall or suspend driving privileges for individuals whose incompetence has been established, with the recall lasting indefinitely until the person can prove they are safe to drive again. The legislation also creates a specific exemption for drivers who experience fainting due to coronary conditions if they have received a working pacemaker, have not fainted for seven days after the procedure, and have a doctor confirm the implant should prevent future episodes. This exemption does not apply to commercial drivers, and the law takes effect 60 days after passage.
This bill establishes Pennsylvania's capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, authorizing state agencies to spend money on public improvements, equipment, transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure projects. It allows the Department of General Services and other agencies to incur debt or use current revenues to fund these projects without needing voter approval. The legislation provides specific funding amounts for various initiatives, including agricultural facilities, flood control measures, and manufacturing projects, with detailed cost estimates for each.
This House Resolution officially recognizes the week of April 20 through 24, 2026, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution encourages drivers to exercise extra caution, slow down, and pay attention when traveling through roadway construction zones to improve safety for motorists, passengers, and construction workers. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of an existing national safety campaign aimed at reducing work zone accidents and fatalities. The resolution highlights statistics on work zone crashes and injuries to underscore the importance of the awareness initiative.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution asks the U.S. Congress to create a law that ensures Transportation Security Officers receive their pay even during a federal government shutdown. The measure highlights that these airport security workers are currently working without pay, leading to increased wait times and staffing issues at airports across the country. It urges lawmakers to address this funding gap immediately and to establish a system that prevents similar situations from happening in the future. The resolution does not directly change federal law but serves as a formal request from the state legislature to the national government.
This bill directs Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection to remove a specific third-class county with a population between 215,000 and 216,000 from the enhanced vehicle emission inspection program within 60 days of the bill's effective date. The department must then submit a revised State implementation plan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by January 1, 2027, demonstrating that the county can maintain federal air quality standards without the inspection program. The plan must comply with federal law and ensure it does not interfere with air quality goals or federal funding, with formal notifications sent to state legislative committee chairs upon EPA approval.
