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Introduced
12/03/2021
12/03/2021
In Committee
12/03/2021
12/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 1, 1984 (P.L.206, No.43), entitled "An act providing for safe drinking water; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Resources in relation thereto; and appropriating certain funds," further providing for penalties and remedies.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act to further provide for penalties and remedies. The key provisions are:
1) It requires the Department of Environmental Resources to provide a person with an opportunity for a pre-enforcement conference before initiating any criminal proceedings against them under the Act.
2) It clarifies that the Office of the Attorney General or the district attorney of the affected county may institute any criminal proceedings against a person under the specified sections of the Act.
The bill aims to enhance the enforcement mechanisms and due process procedures related to violations of the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Kristine Howard (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Brian Sims (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 12/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2119 | 12/01/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2119&pn=2473 | 12/04/2021 |
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