HB 2254 — An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement.
Last action — Laid on the table
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill HB 2254 has been amended to change the notice period for adopting ordinances from 30 days to 90 days. This means that organizations or local governments will now have to provide a longer heads-up before making such changes. This matter is significant because it gives more time for the community and stakeholders to engage and provide input on proposed changes, potentially leading to better-informed decisions.
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3028 THEPRINTER'S GENERALNO. ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
22543291 2024THE INTRODUCEDGENERAL BYASSEMBLY BENNINGHOFF,OF MAYPENNSYLVANIA 1,HOUSE 2024BILL REFMAYSession 1, 2024MMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AN ACT Amending the act of NovemberNo. 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled "An act establishing a uniform construction code;
2254 2024 INTRODUCED BY BENNINGHOFF, MAY 1, 2024 AS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 11, 2024VELOPMENT, AN ACT Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled "An act establishing a uniform construction code;
A municipality may adopt such an ordinance at any time thereafter, upon giving the department 180 days' notice of its intention to adopt such ordinance.] (3) A municipality may adopt an ordinance in accordance with this act PARAGRAPH (1) at any time, upon giving the <-- department at least 30 90 days' notice of the intention to <-- adopt the ordinance.
If a municipality provided notice of the intent to adopt an ordinance in accordance with former section 501(a) (2) of the act, but has not adopted the ordinance prior to the effective date of this section, the number of days credited toward the 180-day notice requirement under former section 501(a)(2) of the act shall be credited to the municipality toward the 30-day 90-DAY notice requirement under section 501(a)(3)501(a) <-- (3) of the act.
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Amendments
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Action History
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Laid on the table
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Re-reported as committed
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Re-committed to Rules
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First consideration
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Reported as amended
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Referred to Housing & Community Development
Sponsors
- Kerry A. Benninghoff · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (252)
252 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| P. Sturla | — | Yea |
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| G. Roni Green | Democratic | Yea |
| Ismail Smith-Wade-El | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Yea |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Yea |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarik Khan | Democratic | Yea |
| Abby Major | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew Kuzma | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Olsommer | Republican | Yea |
| Jill N. Cooper | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Stender | Republican | Yea |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Yea |
| Rich Irvin | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Twardzik | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| P. Sturla | — | Yea |
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| G. Roni Green | Democratic | Yea |
| Ismail Smith-Wade-El | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Yea |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Yea |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarik Khan | Democratic | Yea |
| Abby Major | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew Kuzma | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Olsommer | Republican | Yea |
| Jill N. Cooper | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Stender | Republican | Yea |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Yea |
| Rich Irvin | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Twardzik | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2254?
- HB 2254 is sponsored by Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2254?
- This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 2254?
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