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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 4, 1978 (P.L.864, No.167), entitled "An act providing for the regulation of land and water use for flood control and storm water management purposes, imposing duties and conferring powers on the Department of Environmental Resources, municipalities and counties, providing for enforcement, and making appropriations," further providing for watershed storm water plans and contents.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Storm Water Management Act by allowing watershed storm water plans to include provisions that give municipal roadmasters more flexibility in planning road projects. Specifically, the bill permits these plans to identify areas within or adjacent to a watershed where road projects can be redirected or modified with the primary goal of reducing storm water impacts. A municipal roadmaster is typically a local government official responsible for maintaining and managing road infrastructure. The bill provides this new option to help local governments more effectively manage storm water runoff, which can cause flooding, erosion, and water quality issues. The amendment takes effect 60 days after its passage, giving municipalities time to incorporate these new planning considerations into their watershed management strategies.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Dave Zimmerman (R)*,
Seth Grove (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
David Rowe (R),
James Walsh (R),
Last Action
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection (on 03/11/2025)
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