Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 R cosponsors

SB 679 — An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, further providing for definitions; and providing for programs for removing obstructions and flood-related hazards on streams.

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This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

101 added · 101 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 679 clarify the definitions and responsibilities related to managing waterways and flood hazards. Notably, the term "obstructions and flood-related hazards on streams" has been streamlined, making it more straightforward to understand what is being addressed. This change matters because it could lead to more efficient and effective management of potential flood risks, ultimately aiming to protect communities and natural resources. Additionally, the update reinforces the role of the Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that environmental concerns are given proper attention in managing these issues.

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823 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1395 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
WARD, FOLMER, YUDICHAK, BREWSTER, MENSCH AND IOVINO, MAY 31, 2019ARNATI, SENATOR YAW, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, AS AMENDED, NOVEMBER 19, 2019 AN ACT Amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), entitled "An act providing for the regulation and safety of dams and reservoirs, water obstructions and encroachments;
WARD, FOLMER, MAY 31, 2019INSON, J.
WARD, BARTOLOTTA, STEFANO AND SCARNATI, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, MAY 31, 2019 AN ACT Amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), entitled "An act providing for the regulation and safety of dams and reservoirs, water obstructions and encroachments;
and providing for related hazards on streams.OVING obstructions and flood- <-- The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
and providing for programs for removal of obstructions and flood-related hazards on streams.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
20190SB0679PN1395 - 2 - "Owner." Any person who owns, controls, operates, maintains, or manages a dam or reservoir, water obstruction or encroachment.
"Owner." Any person who owns, controls, operates, maintains, 20190SB0679PN0823 - 2 - or manages a dam or reservoir, water obstruction or encroachment.
20190SB0679PN1395 - 3 - (a) Each county shall develop a program consisting of two regional curves for the watershed, which regional curves cover the entire county.
(a) Each county shall develop a program consisting of two 20190SB0679PN0823 - 3 - regional curves for the watershed, which regional curves cover the entire county.
(e) The Environmental Quality Board shall, in consultation with the department, promulgate regulations for the removal of obstructions and floor-related FLOOD-RELATED hazards on streams <-- by counties.
(e) The Environmental Quality Board shall, in consultation with the department, promulgate regulations for the removal of obstructions and floor-related hazards on streams by counties.
In developing the regulations, the Environmental Quality Board may consider existing county programs for the same 20190SB0679PN1395 - 4 - or similar purpose.
In developing the regulations, the Environmental Quality Board may consider existing county programs for the same or similar purpose.
Section 3.
20190SB0679PN0823 - 4 - Section 3.
20190SB0679PN1395 - 5 -
20190SB0679PN0823 - 5 -
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  2. Removed from table

  3. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  4. Removed from table

  5. Laid on the table

  6. Removed from table

  7. Laid on the table

  8. Re-reported as committed

  9. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS

  10. Second consideration

  11. First consideration

  12. PN 1395 Reported as amended

  13. PN 0823 Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

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Votes

Committee vote (APPROPRIATIONS): Re-Reported as Committed

Passed 15 Yea · 9 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Unaffiliated 6200
Democratic 0700
Total 15900
% of votes cast 63%38%0%0%
How each member voted (24)
Member Party Vote
KILLION — Yea
MENSCH — Yea
SCAVELLO — Yea
BROWNE — Yea
CORMAN — Yea
SCARNATI — Yea
BLAKE — Nay
IOVINO — Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Nay
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Nay
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Committee vote (ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY): Reported as Amended

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 4100
Total 10100
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
LEACH — Yea
A. WILLIAMS — Yea
YUDICHAK — Yea
SCARNATI — Yea
DINNIMAN — Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 679?
SB 679 is sponsored by Gene Yaw (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Gordner, Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Folmer, Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Scarnati, Yudichak, Brewster, Mensch, Iovino, Judy Ward (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), and Kim L. Ward (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 679?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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