Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 23 R · 6 D cosponsors

HB 2718 — An Act designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. Memorial Interchange.

Last action — Referred to TRANSPORTATION, July 27, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 29 sponsors

    1 primary, 28 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (23 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill designates a specific highway interchange as a memorial for PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

This bill officially names the interchange of Interstate 81 and State Route 4007 in Schuylkill County after PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. The designation serves as a tribute to the trooper's memory.

Summary

PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Memorial Interchange

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, July 27, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 28 co-sponsors · 224 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (28)

Not signed on (224)

224 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2718 do?
PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Memorial Interchange
Who sponsors HB 2718?
HB 2718 is sponsored by Tim Twardzik (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), Jamie Barton (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Joe Hamm (Republican), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Thomas H. Kutz (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Dan Moul (Republican), Brad Roae (Republican), Donna Scheuren (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Joanne Stehr (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), Greg Vitali (Democratic), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), and David H. Rowe (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2718?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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