Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 944 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for valuation of acquired water and wastewater systems.

Last action — Referred to Local Government

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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 March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the fee structure for utility valuation experts in the acquisition of water and wastewater systems.

  • 66 Pa. C.S. § 1329(b)(3)

    may be of an amount not exceeding 5% of the fair market value of the selling utility or a fee approved by the commission. → shall be based upon an hourly rate deemed reasonable by the commission.

    The fees to be paid to utility valuation experts will now be based on an hourly rate instead of being limited to a percentage of the fair market value.

  • 66 Pa. C.S. § 1329(b)(3)

    A utility valuation expert shall submit supporting documentation to the commission for each hour billed in a form determined by the commission.

    Utility valuation experts will be required to submit supporting documentation for each hour billed.

  • 66 Pa. C.S. § 1329(b)(3)

    The total fees due and the supporting documentation shall be subject to review and approval of the commission prior to disbursal of the fees to a utility valuation expert.

    The commission must review and approve the total fees and supporting documentation before payment is made to the experts.

  • 66 Pa. C.S. § 1329(b)(3)

    The total billed amount by a utility valuation expert shall not exceed 5% of the fair market value of the selling utility.

    Despite changes to the fee structure, the total billed amount remains capped at 5% of the fair market value of the selling utility.

Action History

  1. Referred to Local Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 944?
HB 944 is sponsored by John A. Lawrence (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), and Keith S. Harris (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 944?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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