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PA HB1989

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Bizzarro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Keystone National Finance Authority as an independent public instrumentality of Pennsylvania to issue conduit revenue bonds for economic development projects throughout the United States

  • Creates a 13-member governing board with appointees from the Governor (2), State Treasurer (1), Auditor General (1), four legislative leaders, and five members appointed by the board itself to staggered 10-year terms

  • Authorizes the authority to finance infrastructure, transportation, housing, industrial parks, energy facilities, health care facilities, and other capital improvement projects through tax-exempt and taxable bonds with maturities up to 50 years

  • Bonds issued are not debts or liabilities of the Commonwealth; repayment comes solely from project revenues, with political subdivision approval required for capital projects within their jurisdiction

  • Requires annual independent audits, publication of financial statements, and payment of excess revenues to the Commonwealth after operating costs and reserves are maintained

Legislative Description

In economic development financing, providing for Keystone National Finance Authority.

Last Action

Referred to Finance

10/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance10/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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