HB2179

In ordinances, further providing for ordinances.

Chamber Passed·4/28/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2179 amends the Second Class Township Code to update publication requirements for proposed ordinances.

Pennsylvania HB2179 amends the Second Class Township Code to update publication requirements for proposed ordinances. The bill specifies that all proposed ordinances must be published at least once in a newspaper circulating generally in the township, not more than sixty days and not less than seven days before passage. The publication must include either the full text or a brief summary of the proposed ordinance, listing provisions in reasonable detail.

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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)