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Summaries and Status of State Legislation
Click on the tabs below to see summaries and status of state legislation introduced for the 2023/2024 session.
STATE SENATE BILLS OF INTEREST 2023-2024 LEGISLATIVE TERM
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
| Bill Number/Prime Sponsor | Summary | PFB Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
SB 35 Langherholc |
Would stop automatic fuel tax increase. | SUPPORTS | Final Senate Passage, 1/11/23 (Vote 29-19). Awaiting House Action |
SB 75 Brooks |
Would eliminate sibling inheritance tax rate over seven-year period. | SUPPORTS | Referred to Transportation Committee, 1/9/23 |
SB 85 Phillips-Hill |
Would streamline regulations for landline telephone companies. | NEUTRAL | Referred to Communications and Technology Committee, 1/9/23 |
SB 95 Langherholc |
Would allow farm-plated vehicles to make home deliveries of agricultural products or supplies. | SUPPORTS | Final Senate Passage, 1/18/23 (Vote 49-0). Awaiting House Action |
SB 116 J. Ward |
Would exempt “special events barns” from Uniform Construction Code requirements if basic safety standards are met. | SUPPORTS | Referred to Labor & Industry Committee, 1/12/23 |
SB 153 J. Ward |
Would allow milk haulers to travel on highways during declaration of disaster emergency. | SUPPORTS | Referred to Transportation Committee, 1/19/23 |
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