Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

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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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 removed

Plain-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 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
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2254 2024 INTRODUCED BY BENNINGHOFF, MAY 1, 2024 REFMAY 1, 2024MMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AN ACT Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled "An act establishing a uniform construction code;
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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 at any time, upon giving the department at least 30 days' notice of the intention to adopt the ordinance.
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 notice requirement under section 501(a)(3) of the act.
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) of the act.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. Re-reported as committed

  3. Re-committed to Rules

  4. First consideration

  5. Reported as amended

  6. Referred to Housing & Community Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (252)

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Votes

Passed 25 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Democratic 12000
Republican 11000
Total 25000
% 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

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Passed 25 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11000
Unaffiliated 2000
Democratic 12000
Total 25000
% 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

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Subjects

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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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