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PA HB1274
PA HB1274In State highway maintenance, providing for noise barrier construction required; and making a transfer.
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Introduced
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State highway maintenance, providing for noise barrier construction required; and making a transfer.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to construct a highway noise barrier on the southbound side of Interstate 295 in Middletown Township, Bucks County, specifically between New Falls Road and Trenton Road (located between mile markers 2.2 and 0.7). To fund this project, the bill transfers $40 million from the General Fund to a newly established restricted account within the Motor License Fund, which will be dedicated to administering the noise barrier construction. The legislation also stipulates that any unexpended, uncommitted, and unencumbered funds remaining after the completion of the noise barrier will be transferred back to the General Fund. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its enactment, and aims to reduce noise pollution for residents near this stretch of highway by installing a noise barrier to mitigate traffic sound.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Transportation (on 04/21/2025)
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