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PA HB162

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Abby Major

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Pennsylvania cities to levy an annual property tax of up to one-half mill to fund ambulance, rescue, and other emergency services serving the city
  • Limits cities to appropriating no more than half of the emergency services tax revenue for employee salaries, benefits, and compensation, but allows city council to waive this limitation by resolution for any calendar year
  • Requires voter approval through a ballot referendum if a city proposes setting the emergency services tax rate higher than one-half mill
  • Referendum questions must appear at the first municipal or general election occurring at least 60 days after submission
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In taxation, further providing for tax levies.

Last Action

Laid on the table

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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