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This bill establishes a lead task force within the Joint State Government Commission, a state agency, to address the hazards of lead poisoning, particularly in older homes and infrastructure common in Pennsylvania, which ranks high nationally for homes built before 1978 and 1950, making them more likely to contain lead paint and pipes. The task force, composed of various state officials, health professionals, parents of affected children, and representatives from water and housing sectors, will conduct a comprehensive assessment of lead's health impacts, its prevalence in various locations like homes and schools, and evaluate current testing and remediation strategies compared to other states, also considering the costs and funding for remediation. The task force is mandated to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders by December 31, 2017, after which its duties will be complete and the act will expire.