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SB 488 — An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Last action — Referred to Appropriations
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
26 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The revisions to Bill SB 488 show an increase in both state and federal appropriations. Specifically, the state allocation has risen from $80,091,000 to $82,896,000, while the federal funds designated for Natural Gas Pipeline Safety increased from $3,995,000 to $4,045,000, and funding for Motor Carrier Safety went up from $1,188,000 to $1,493,000. These enhancements are significant because they provide more resources for safety enforcement, which could lead to improved oversight and regulations in these vital infrastructure areas.
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
568 THEPRINTER'S GENERALNO. ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
488913 2023THE INTRODUCEDGENERAL BYASSEMBLY MARTIN,OF MARCHPENNSYLVANIA 28,SENATE 2023BILL REFERREDSession TO APPROPRIATIONS, MARCH 28, 2023 AN ACT Making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.mission for the fiscal year The General Assembly of theNo. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
488 2023 INTRODUCED BY MARTIN, MARCH 28, 2023 SENATOR MARTIN, APPROPRIATIONS, AS AMENDED, JUNE 19, 2023 AN ACT Making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.mission for the fiscal year The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
80,091,000 The<-- followingSTATE FederalAPPROPRIATION............ augmentation amounts, or as much thereof as may be necessary, are specifically appropriated to supplement the sum authorized to be billed to utilities for the operation of the commission:
82,896,000 <-- The following Federal augmentation amounts, or as much thereof as may be necessary, are specifically appropriated to supplement the sum authorized to be billed to utilities for the operation of the commission:
3,995,000 (2)<-- "MotorFEDERAL CarrierAPPROPRIATION........... Safety." Federal appropriation...........
1,188,0004,045,000 Any<-- Federal(2) funds"Motor whichCarrier theSafety." PennsylvaniaFederal Publicappropriation........... Utility Commission receives pursuant to these appropriations shall not be reimbursed to any utility.
1,188,000 <-- FEDERAL APPROPRIATION...........
1,493,000 <-- Any Federal funds which the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission receives pursuant to these appropriations shall not be reimbursed to any utility.
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Amendments
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Action History
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Referred to Appropriations
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Third consideration and final passage
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Second consideration
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First consideration
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Reported as amended
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Referred to Appropriations
Sponsors
- Scott Martin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Scott Martin Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (252)
252 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 252 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Aument | — | Yea |
| James Brewster | — | Yea |
| Jimmy Dillon | — | Yea |
| John Disanto | — | Yea |
| Mike Regan | — | Yea |
| Anthony Williams | — | Yea |
| Amanda M. Cappelletti | Democratic | Yea |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Yea |
| Carolyn T. Comitta | Democratic | Yea |
| Christine M. Tartaglione | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Yea |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Yea |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Yea |
| Katie J. Muth | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa M. Boscola | Democratic | Yea |
| Maria Collett | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Yea |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Yea |
| Wayne D. Fontana | Democratic | Yea |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Gebhard | Republican | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Laughlin | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Mastriano | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Gene Yaw | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Jarrett Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Judy Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott E. Hutchinson | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Aument | — | Yea |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Yea |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Yea |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Aument | — | Yea |
| Art Haywood | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay Costa | Democratic | Yea |
| Judith L. Schwank | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Miller | Democratic | Yea |
| Nikil Saval | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharif Street | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven J. Santarsiero | Democratic | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Vincent J. Hughes | Democratic | Yea |
| Cris Dush | Republican | Yea |
| Devlin J. Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Frank A. Farry | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Pittman | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 488?
- SB 488 is sponsored by Scott Martin (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 488?
- This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 488?
- Track SB 488 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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