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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 13, 1988 (P.L.530, No.94), entitled "An act establishing the Environmental Hearing Board as an independent, quasi-judicial agency; providing for the membership and staff, the powers and duties, the seats and the existing members of the board; transferring certain funds; and making repeals," further providing for Environmental Hearing Board.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Hearing Board Act by modifying the terms and appointment process for board members. Specifically, it clarifies that board members will serve six-year terms or until a successor is appointed, with one initial member serving a four-year term. The bill also updates the reappointment process, requiring that after a member's term expires, they must be reappointed by the Governor with the consent of a majority of elected Senators. The Environmental Hearing Board is an independent, quasi-judicial agency that handles environmental legal disputes in Pennsylvania. The changes aim to provide more clarity and specificity to the board's member selection and tenure process. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy (on 01/23/2025)
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