Pennsylvania State Legislation

PennDOT would coordinate routes and issue permit decisions for high-voltage lines, with denials published within 90 days.

Senate would require two-thirds approval to appoint the commission's executive director. It also bars the director from participating in case decisions.

A bill would require electric utilities to prioritize restoring power to 24-hour care settings, with enforcement by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission 60 days after enactment.

Resolution would repeal tax uniformity rule in the constitution; after a second General Assembly passage, it would go to voters for approval.

The bill would create a DMVA task force to study veteran suicides and require county coroners to provide monthly data for two years.

Pennsylvania would add venue connections for wrongful-use civil claims, linking venues to where plaintiffs live or have offices. The bill would take effect 60 days after enactment.

Senate resolution would recognize Armenian history and Armenian-American contributions and invite Armenia to develop closer relations with Pennsylvania; it would create no duties or funding.

Senate resolution would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to audit participant-directed Medical Assistance programs and report within 18 months.

Resolution would recognize October 21, 2026 as Global Dignity Day in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania bill would grant up to $25,000 safety grants to small fire companies and up to $100k-$500k for consolidations within 60 days.

The bill treats biomass product as an alternative fuel and taxes it at the methanol rate, taking effect 60 days after enactment for fuels sold on or after that date.

Lawmakers would require the Department of Education to publicly publish wage, hours, and status data for education support professionals by October 1, 2027, with breakdowns by school entity.

House resolution directs a study of pay, benefits and classification for game wardens and waterways conservation officers. The Budget and Finance Committee must report within 180 days if adopted.

The resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study AI's effects on the workforce and data needs, with a report due within one year.

Senators would recognize October 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in Pennsylvania, acknowledging families' grief. The resolution has been introduced and referred to committee.

Pennsylvania Senate resolution would formally honor civil-rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer on the 109th birth anniversary.

The Senate would recognize October 10, 2026 as Period Action Day and urge lawmakers to enact free-period-product laws.

The resolution would recognize YMCA staff and volunteers and urge continued help for efforts to reduce social isolation.

The Pennsylvania Senate resolution would designate October 25–31, 2026 as Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week and express support for EB awareness.

It would recognize a Career Development Day and urge schools and local groups to boost career awareness. It does not impose new duties or funding.

The bill records mourning and solidarity. It does not change laws or services.