Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1728 — An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for money of authority.

Last action — PN 2320 Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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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 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds auditing requirements for authorities that own land for watershed management when they develop the land for alternative uses.

  • 53 Pa.C.S. § 5612

    (d) Auditor General.-- (1) Any authority that owns land for the purposes of watershed management pursuant to section 5615 (relating to acquisition of lands, water and water rights) and chooses to develop the land for any alternative use shall be audited by the Auditor General every five years to ensure the effectiveness of the authority and its practices. The Auditor General, through agents as the Auditor General may select, shall perform an audit on any authority that meets the provisions of this section. (2) The audit shall consist of a thorough review of all financial information and examine the effectiveness, economy and efficiency of the authority, including, but not limited to, a review of billing systems, acquisitions of other municipal authorities, contract processes and transparency, management practices, conflicts of interest and compliance with relevant Federal and State statutes by the authority, its board members and its contractors. (3) For this purpose, the Auditor General may employ consultants, experts, accountants or investigators as the Auditor General may deem advisable and conduct the audit independently of any other audits. (4) The Auditor General shall provide a report of the audit to the authority December 31 of the fifth year. The report may include recommendations on how to improve procedures and activities to enhance economy, efficiency and effectiveness in any areas covered by the audit.

    This introduces mandatory audits for specific authorities every five years to evaluate their financial and operational effectiveness.

Action History

  1. PN 2320 Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 248 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1728?
HB 1728 is sponsored by Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Doyle Heffley (Republican), Dan Moul (Republican), Caltagirone, and Masser.
What is the current status of HB 1728?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 1728?
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