Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 454 — 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 applications and permits, further providing for permit and license application requirements; and making a repeal.

Last action — Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

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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 March 17, 2025. 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the definitions of 'drill cuttings' and 'hazardous waste' in the Solid Waste Management Act to clarify the disposal process related to oil and gas operations.

  • 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)

    Replaces the reference to the Oil and Gas Act with a direct reference to the oil and gas-related provisions under 58 Pa.C.S.

  • 58 Pa.C.S. § 3216

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

    Clarifies that drill cuttings must be disposed of according to the well site restoration requirements.

Action History

  1. Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

245 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 454?
SB 454 is sponsored by Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), and Judith L. Schwank (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 454?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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