Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 R cosponsors

HB 913 — An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in renaming Department of Environmental Resources and defining rulemaking authority of Department of Environmental Protection, repealing provisions relating to Department of Environmental Protection and providing for Department of Environmental Services; and making editorial changes.

Last action — Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, March 17, 2025

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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Summary

Renaming of DEP

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill renames the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Environmental Services and makes related adjustments in references and authorities.

  • Chapter 5 heading of the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18)

    [RENAMING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND DEFINING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION] → DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

    The chapter heading is updated to reflect the new name of the department.

  • Section 501

    The Department of Environmental Resources is renamed the Department of Environmental Protection. → The Department of Environmental Protection is renamed the Department of Environmental Services.

    The department formerly known as the Department of Environmental Protection is now called the Department of Environmental Services.

  • Section 503

    Department of Environmental [Protection] → Department of Environmental [Services]

    The existing powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection are now attributed to the Department of Environmental Services.

  • Section 503

    Environmental [Resources] → Environmental [Protection]

    Previous references to the Department of Environmental Resources are updated to reflect the prior name of the current department.

  • Section 504

    Department of Environmental [Protection] → Department of Environmental [Services]

    Powers and duties previously vested in the Governor's Energy Council are now under the Department of Environmental Services.

  • Section 507

    Department of Environmental [Protection] → Department of Environmental [Services]

    Funds previously administered by the Pennsylvania Energy Office are now transferred to the Department of Environmental Services.

  • Section 508

    Department of Environmental [Protection] → Department of Environmental [Services]

    Existing regulations by the Pennsylvania Energy Office will continue under the Department of Environmental Services until revised.

  • Section 509

    Department of Environmental [Protection] → Department of Environmental [Services]

    Personnel and resources from the Pennsylvania Energy Office will now be regarded as belonging to the Department of Environmental Services.

Action History

  1. Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, March 17, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 913 do?
Renaming of DEP
Who sponsors HB 913?
HB 913 is sponsored by Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Jack Rader (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Clint Owlett (Republican), and David H. Zimmerman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 913?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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