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Introduced
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
In Committee
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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. Specifically, it adds a new subsection requiring the Department of Environmental Resources to provide a person with an opportunity for a pre-enforcement conference before instituting any criminal proceedings against them under certain provisions of the Act. It also clarifies that the Office of the Attorney General or the district attorney of the affected county may institute criminal proceedings against any person under those specific provisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Kristine Howard (D)*,
Tim Brennan (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Last Action
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 11/08/2023)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Drinking Water Safety
- ‐ Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1823 | 11/03/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1823&pn=2260 | 11/08/2023 |
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