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PA HB913
PA HB913In renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes.
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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), entitled "An act creating the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources consisting of certain functions of the Department of Environmental Resources and the Department of Community Affairs; renaming the Department of Environmental Resources as the Department of Environmental Protection; defining the role of the Environmental Quality Board in the Department of Environmental Protection; making changes to responsibilities of the State Conservation Commission and the Department of Agriculture; transferring certain powers and duties to the Department of Health; and repealing inconsistent acts," in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill renames the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Environmental Services, making changes to various sections of existing law to reflect this new designation. The bill provides a detailed transition plan to ensure a smooth name change, including provisions that allow the department to continue using existing documents, signage, and computer systems until they are naturally replaced or upgraded. The legislation ensures that all existing licenses, contracts, and official actions remain valid under the new department name, and mandates that any references to the Department of Environmental Protection in other statutes or regulations will be interpreted as referring to the Department of Environmental Services. Additionally, the bill transfers all powers, duties, and functions previously held by the Pennsylvania Energy Office to the newly named department, including administration of energy-related funds, regulations, and personnel. This comprehensive renaming and transition process is designed to minimize disruption and additional costs while updating the department's official designation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Clint Owlett (R)*,
Rob Kauffman (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Jack Rader (R),
David Rowe (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Michael Stender (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection (on 03/17/2025)
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