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PA HR136
Resolution
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Brennan
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AI Summary
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Joint State Government Commission directed to study the taxpayer impact of Pennsylvania State Police providing full or partial coverage to municipalities without local police departments
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Advisory committee to include the Secretary of Revenue, State Police Commissioner, Secretary of Transportation, plus representatives from police chiefs and municipal government organizations
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Study must estimate per capita fees needed to cover State Police costs for municipalities relying on state coverage, with part-time coverage areas paying one-third the full rate
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In 2021, State Police provided full-time service to 1,293 municipalities and part-time coverage to 428, serving approximately 2.5 million residents at an estimated cost of $234 per person annually (2017 figures)
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Final report with findings and recommendations due to the House of Representatives within one year of resolution adoption
Legislative Description
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and establish an advisory committee to determine the impact on Pennsylvania taxpayers of Pennsylvania State Police full or partial police services for municipalities that do not maintain full police coverage.
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
3/19/2025