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PA SB677

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judy Schwank

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities must hold a public hearing before selling a water or wastewater utility, explaining the buyer, sale price, rate impacts, and service changes

  • Referendum ballots must be mailed to all ratepayers at least 60 days before any sale, with notice also posted on municipal websites, in newspapers, and public mailers

  • A majority of ratepayers must approve the acquisition within the 60-day period for the sale to proceed

  • Amends Section 1329 of Title 66 (Public Utilities) to add binding ratepayer referendum requirements for municipal utility sales to investor-owned utilities

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In rates and distribution systems, further providing for valuation of acquired water and wastewater systems.

Last Action

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure4/28/2025

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