HB162

Pennsylvania HB162 amends tax levies to allow an annual tax of up to one-half mill for emergency services.

HB162 amends Title 11 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow city councils to levy an annual tax of up to one-half mill to support ambulance, rescue, and other emergency services. The council can use up to half of the revenue from this tax to pay for employee salaries, benefits, or compensation. If the tax exceeds one-half mill, the question must be submitted to the city's voters. The county board of elections will frame the question for submission at the next municipal or general election, at least 60 days after the question is submitted.