Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HR 368 — A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of changes in commercial property values in this Commonwealth, assess the fiscal impact on local governments and school districts and make recommendations.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 24, 2026

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced November 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

The bill directs a study on commercial property values and their fiscal impact on local governments and schools.

This resolution calls for a comprehensive study of the changes in commercial property values in the Commonwealth. It aims to assess how these changes affect local governments and school districts financially and to provide recommendations.

What this means for you
  • School Districts: This means school districts could better understand how changes in property values might impact their funding.
  • Local Governments: This means local governments may receive insights on managing their budgets related to commercial property taxes.

Summary

Examining commercial property values to prevent local level budget shortfalls

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HR 368 clarifies the focus and scope of a study related to commercial property values and their impact on local budgets. The changes include a more specific direction to examine not only trends but also the systems in place that address budget shortfalls caused by these declining values. It also emphasizes providing recommendations, ensuring that the study will yield practical guidance for counties and school districts. These adjustments matter because they could lead to better financial strategies that help stabilize local budgets amid fluctuating property values.

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2587 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
3318 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
368 2025 INTRODUCED BY WEBSTER, HILL-EVANS, FREEMAN, RIVERA AND SANCHEZ, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 A RESOLUTION Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to property values in this Commonwealth, assess the fiscal impact on local governments and school districts and make recommendations.
368 2025 INTRODUCED BY WEBSTER, HILL-EVANS, FREEMAN, RIVERA AND SANCHEZ, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, APRIL 29, 2026 A RESOLUTION Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of changes in commercial property values in this Commonwealth, assess the fiscal impact on local governments and school districts and make recommendations.
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of changes in commercial property values in this Commonwealth, assess the fiscal impact on local governments and school districts and make ISSUE ITS FINDINGS AND <-- recommendations;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of changes in commercial property values in this Commonwealth, assess the fiscal impact on local governments and school districts and make recommendations;
(2) Identify Commonwealth-level mechanisms CURRENT <-- COMMONWEALTH STATUTES, REGULATIONS, PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES that address local budget shortfalls attributable to declining commercial property values and evaluate their effectiveness, AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS.
(2) Identify Commonwealth-level mechanisms that address local budget shortfalls attributable to declining commercial property values and evaluate their effectiveness.
<-- (3) Provide best-practice recommendations for counties and school districts on assessment practices and tools to <-- 20250HR0368PN3318 - 2 - minimize volatility in MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL district budgets;
(3) Provide best-practice recommendations for counties and school districts on assessment practices and tools to minimize volatility in district budgets;
<-- and be it further RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee be authorized to request from Commonwealth agencies, departments and municipalities any data or information not protected from <-- public disclosure by Federal or State law that is necessary to conduct the study;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee 20250HR0368PN2587 - 2 - be authorized to request from Commonwealth agencies, departments and municipalities any data or information not protected from public disclosure by Federal or State law that is necessary to conduct the study;
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 24, 2026

  2. Reported as amended, April 29, 2026

  3. Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Nov. 12, 2025

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 368 do?
Examining commercial property values to prevent local level budget shortfalls
Who sponsors HR 368?
HR 368 is sponsored by Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), and Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 368?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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