Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

SB 1337 — An Act amending the act of March 1, 1988 (P.L.82, No.16), known as the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act, further providing for financial assistance; and abrogating regulations.

Last action — Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 21, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

The bill amends the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act regarding financial assistance for projects.

This bill updates the financial assistance provisions for water projects in Pennsylvania, specifically for nonpoint source management programs. It also removes certain regulations regarding ineligible costs and funding limitations.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means that environmental projects aimed at water quality management may receive funding assistance.

Summary

PENNVEST Refinancing Reform

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act to modify eligibility for financial assistance and abrogate certain regulations.

  • Section 10(b.2)

    A project that is consistent with Pennsylvania's Nonpoint Source Management Program Update, as required under section 319(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (62 Stat. 1155, 33 U.S.C. § 1329(b)), that has a water quality benefit as determined by the department, shall be eligible for funding, but not refinancing as provided under subsection (m).

    This change expands eligibility for funding to specific projects related to nonpoint source management that improve water quality.

  • Section 10(m)

    Financial assistance shall not be available under this act for refinancing of any project. → Financial assistance shall not be available under this act for refinancing of any project. A project consistent with Pennsylvania's Nonpoint Source Management Program Update, as required under section 319(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, shall not be eligible for refinancing.

    This change clarifies that financial assistance cannot be provided for refinancing projects, with a specific mention of nonpoint source management projects.

  • 25 Pa. Code § 961.8(a)(7), (b)(7) and (c)(5)

    This change removes certain regulations regarding ineligible costs from the Pennsylvania Code.

  • 25 Pa. Code § 963.17(a)(1)

    This change removes regulations related to funding limitations from the Pennsylvania Code.

  • 25 Pa. Code § 965.4(10) and (11)

    This change removes regulations regarding eligible costs from the Pennsylvania Code.

  • All regulations inconsistent with the amendment of section 10(m) of the act.

    This change removes all regulations that conflict with the amendments made to section 10(m).

Action History

  1. Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, May 21, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1337 do?
PENNVEST Refinancing Reform
Who sponsors SB 1337?
SB 1337 is sponsored by Judy Ward (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Michele Brooks (Republican), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1337?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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