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PA HB162
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Abby Major
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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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