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PA HB977
Bill
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Kuzma
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AI Summary
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Amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to add a definition for "recording device," which includes photographic or video cameras, audio or video recorders, and any other device used for recording or transferring images, audio, or video.
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Expands the acceptable methods for recording zoning hearing board proceedings beyond stenographic records or audio recordings to include any "recording device" of sufficient quality to ensure accurate transcription for appeals.
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Requires stenographer appearance fees or recording production costs to be shared equally between the applicant and the zoning hearing board.
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning hearing bo ard and other administrative proceedings, further providing for hearings.
Last Action
Laid on the table
5/7/2025