HB2229

In general provisions, further providing for powers and duties of the department.

Introduced·2/20/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2229 amends the Solid Waste Management Act to enhance the Department of Environmental Protection's powers and duties.

Pennsylvania HB2229 amends the Solid Waste Management Act to expand the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection. The bill grants the department authority to adopt rules, regulations, standards, and procedures for managing municipal and residual waste. It mandates the department to investigate complaints about changes in the physical or chemical properties of residual waste and take corrective action if necessary. The department is also required to monitor residual waste storage for changes in physical and chemical properties.

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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 Environmental & Natural Resource Protection: PN2922, Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 23

10:00 AM

Environmental & Natural Resource Protection (h) Hearing

History

Jun 24

House

Removed from table

Mar 23

House

Reported as committed

Mar 23

House

First consideration