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PA SB1070

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Rothman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligible uses of Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account funds from only "at-risk deteriorated bridges" to any county or municipal bridge improvement project

  • Removes the requirement that bridges must be federally eligible to receive funding; counties can now use funds regardless of federal aid eligibility

  • Allows first and second class counties to use funds to improve public transportation authority bridges, not just deteriorated ones

  • Maintains existing funding structure: 25% of Marcellus Legacy Fund distributions go to the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account, distributed to counties proportionally by population

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for Statewide initiatives.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

12/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/9/2025
Appropriations10/27/2025
Transportation10/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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