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PA HB750

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Emrick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to require voter approval via local referendum for "high impact" warehouses and distribution centers before development applications can receive final approval

  • Defines "high impact warehouse or distribution center" as facilities using at least 3 acres and 100,000 square feet or greater; excludes retail facilities open to the public

  • Requires the referendum to be held at the next election occurring at least 100 days after the governing body or planning agency approves the development application

  • Mandates ballot questions include project details such as total acreage, building size, and proposed road improvements; a majority "yes" vote finalizes approval while a majority "no" vote denies the application

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in subdivision and land development, providing for local option for high impact warehouses and distribution centers.

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/25/2025

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