This bill creates a tax credit program in Pennsylvania to encourage the production of sustainable aviation fuel. To qualify, companies must invest at least $150 million in a local facility, create at least 400 permanent jobs, and pay workers prevailing wages. The credit provides up to $1 per gallon for fuel production, with an extra 25 cents per gallon for using local feedstocks or achieving significant greenhouse gas reductions. Eligible producers must also meet specific state tax compliance requirements and sign a commitment letter with state officials.
This bill temporarily eliminates the state gas tax for drivers in Pennsylvania for a period of 60 days. To fund this tax relief, the state will issue $435 million in debt to cover the lost revenue. The borrowed money will be used specifically to pay for the financial costs of highway and bridge construction and maintenance projects. The state will repay this debt using funds from the Motor License Fund, which collects fees from vehicle owners.
This bill amends Pennsylvania vehicle laws to provide temporary fuel price relief by reducing specific taxes on gasoline and fees for electric vehicle road users. For the first six months after it takes effect, the state will eliminate certain fuel taxes, and for the following six months, it will cut those fees by half. To ensure consumers benefit directly, the law requires fuel dealers to pass these savings on by lowering sale prices and prohibits them from keeping the tax reduction as extra profit. The Department of Revenue must estimate the resulting loss in state revenue, and the State Treasurer is then required to transfer that amount from a budget reserve fund to maintain highway maintenance financing.
This bill modifies how Pennsylvania distributes fees collected from unconventional gas wells, specifically directing 25% of those funds to a state account for bridge improvements. The legislation allows counties and municipalities to use these monies to repair or upgrade bridges regardless of whether they qualify for federal funding assistance. Additionally, it permits larger counties to allocate these funds toward improving bridges owned by public transportation authorities. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.
This bill temporarily removes the tax on diesel fuel in Pennsylvania for a 60-day period to provide relief to consumers and businesses using the fuel. To fund this tax break, the state will take on $197 million in new debt, with repayment coming from the Motor License Fund. The borrowed money will be used to cover the financial costs of highway and bridge maintenance or construction projects during the tax relief period.
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.
HB 2214 creates a new annual $5 million fund from Pennsylvania's Motor License Fund to support municipal bridge maintenance. It directs counties to distribute these funds based on the relative size of their county-owned bridges (using data from the National Bridge Inspection Program), and allows counties to use the money for bridges owned by municipalities within their jurisdiction. The bill also adds a 55-mill tax on liquid fuels, with 2% of the proceeds allocated to this bridge maintenance fund using the same size-based distribution method. Counties cannot receive less funding than the previous year unless their bridge size decreases or total tax revenue drops. This bill directly affects all Pennsylvania counties and municipalities responsible for bridge upkeep.
SB 1087 creates a mileage-based road user charge for electric vehicles (EVs) in Pennsylvania, replacing the current gas tax for EVs. It specifically exempts military personnel on active duty stationed outside Pennsylvania from this charge during their overseas assignment. The bill also establishes a refund process for EV owners who qualify for the military exemption, allowing them to apply for reimbursement of charges paid during their eligible overseas duty period. This policy directly affects EV owners who are military members stationed out of state, adjusting their tax obligations based on residency during service.
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's oil and gas fee structure to redirect 40% of remaining revenue from unconventional gas well fees (after 2011) into the Marcellus Legacy Fund. Specifically, 25% of this portion will fund county bridge repairs through the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account. Counties and municipalities can use these funds to repair deteriorated bridges, regardless of federal aid eligibility, by submitting approved repair plans. The funds are distributed proportionally based on county population, and first- or second-class counties may also use them for public transportation authority bridges. This changes how oil and gas fee revenue is allocated to support local infrastructure.
HB 312 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Highways to resurface all state highways with two- or three-digit route numbers at least once every 25 years. The bill mandates the department to create a 25-year resurfacing plan for each engineering district, prioritize overdue highways during the final year of each plan, and publish a public list by county showing the last resurfacing year for each highway. This amendment standardizes maintenance schedules and increases transparency about highway upkeep. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
