HB2177

In ordinances, further providing for publication; in council, further providing for publication of proposed ordinance; and, in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for ordinances and resolutions.

Chamber Passed·4/28/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2177 amends publication requirements for proposed ordinances in boroughs, cities, and counties.

Pennsylvania HB2177 amends the publication requirements for proposed ordinances in boroughs, cities, and counties. The bill mandates that publications include either the full text of the proposed ordinance or a title and brief summary. The summary must detail any adoption, amendment, or repeal of taxes, fees, charges, assessments, or regulations that provide for offenses or penalties. It must also describe provisions or covenants that involve the payment or disbursement of funds, restrict funds to specific purposes, or pledge funds for specific obligations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Apr 28
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

198 Yea

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3 Nay

RRR

Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Referred to Local Government

Apr 28

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 28

House

Third consideration and final passage (198-3)