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PA HB765
Amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, providing for veto power by the Governor over certain actions; further providing for audits; and providing the Governor of each state with power to ratify or veto certain actions taken by commissioners.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), entitled "An act providing for joint action by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey in the administration, operation, and maintenance of bridges over the Delaware River, and for the construction of additional bridge facilities across said river; authorizing the Governor, for these purposes, to enter into an agreement with the State of New Jersey; creating a Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission and specifying the powers and duties thereof, including the power to finance the construction of additional bridges by the issuance of revenue bonds to be redeemed from revenues derived from tolls collected at such bridges; transferring to said commission all powers now exercised by existing commission created to acquire toll bridges over the Delaware River; and making an appropriation," providing for veto power by the Governor over certain actions; further providing for audits; and providing the Governor of each state with power to ratify or veto certain actions taken by commissioners.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact to enhance gubernatorial oversight of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. The bill provides the Governor of Pennsylvania with the power to veto actions taken by Pennsylvania commissioners within ten days of receiving meeting minutes. Specifically, the Governor can nullify any action taken by a Pennsylvania commissioner by returning the minutes with a veto, and if no action is taken within ten days, the commission's actions automatically take effect. The bill also modifies the audit requirements, replacing the previous biennial performance audit with annual financial and management audits jointly conducted by the Auditor General of Pennsylvania and the State Auditor of New Jersey. Additionally, the bill requires the commission to designate an individual responsible for responding to public and media inquiries about meeting scheduling, attendance, and minutes. The legislation ensures that any supplemental compact between Pennsylvania and New Jersey must be substantially similar and requires the Governor to publish a notice of execution in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The changes aim to increase transparency, accountability, and state-level oversight of the joint bridge commission's operations.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS (on 03/03/2025)
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