HB1893

In taxation and finance, further providing for tax levy.

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1893 amends tax levy provisions for boroughs, setting limits and procedures for fire and emergency service taxes.

Pennsylvania HB1893 amends Title 8 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to revise tax levy provisions for boroughs. It sets a maximum tax rate of 30 mills for general borough purposes, with additional authority for up to five mills if petitioned and approved by the court of common pleas. The bill also specifies that a tax for fire engines, apparatus, and hose cannot exceed two mills, with the option for the borough council to appropriate up to one-half of the revenue for fire suppression employee compensation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Local Government: PN2358, Report Bill As Committed

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

Oct 8, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Oct 8, 2025

House

First consideration

Oct 8, 2025

House

Laid on the table