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PA HB1204
PA HB1204In rural State highway system and State highways in cities, boroughs and towns, further providing for improvement, reconstruction and maintenance.
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Introduced
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), entitled "An act relating to roads, streets, highways and bridges; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws administered by the Secretary of Highways and by the Department of Highways relating thereto," in rural State highway system and State highways in cities, boroughs and towns, further providing for improvement, reconstruction and maintenance.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Highway Law to clarify and expand the responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Department) regarding highway maintenance and infrastructure. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 513 of the existing law to explicitly state that the Department shall improve, reconstruct, and maintain all State highways within boroughs and incorporated towns, with the width and type of highways to be determined by the secretary. Additionally, the bill adds a new provision requiring the Department to construct and maintain all surface and subsurface drainage facilities connected with State highways, all at the expense of the Commonwealth. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive and clear guidance on the Department's obligations for road infrastructure and related drainage systems. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving the Department time to prepare for the expanded maintenance responsibilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Dave Zimmerman (R)*,
Bud Cook (R),
Eric Davanzo (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Joe Hamm (R),
Lee James (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Dane Watro (R),
Last Action
Local Government (h) Hearing (10:00:00 10/29/2025 Room 60 East Wing) (on 10/29/2025)
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