Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 D cosponsors

HB 665 — An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in residual waste, further providing for disposal, processing and storage of residual waste and providing for exempt special wastes; and making an editorial change.

Last action — Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

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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 February 20, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (14 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends definitions related to waste management while referencing the well site restoration requirements under current law.

  • 58 Pa.C.S. § 3216

    the act of December 19, 1984 (P.L.1140, No.223), known as the "Oil and Gas Act," → 58 Pa.C.S. (relating to oil and gas)

    Updates the reference to the Oil and Gas Act to include a citation to the appropriate statute.

  • 58 Pa.C.S. § 3216

    section 206 of the "Oil and Gas Act." → 58 Pa.C.S. § 3216 (relating to well site restoration).

    Changes the reference for where drill cuttings can be disposed.

Action History

  1. Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 239 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (239)

239 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 665?
HB 665 is sponsored by Joe Webster (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), and Mandy Steele (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 665?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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