Pennsylvania HB393 amends the Second Class Township Code to adjust tax rates for fire apparatus and emergency services.

Pennsylvania HB393 amends the Second Class Township Code to allow the board of supervisors to levy taxes on real property for specific purposes. It sets an annual tax limit of ten mills for fire apparatus and emergency services. If the tax exceeds five mills, it must be approved by township voters. The bill also allows the board to appropriate up to one mill for fire suppression employee compensation and up to half of the revenue for emergency service employee compensation. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania HB393 amends the Second Class Township Code to adjust tax rates for fire apparatus and emergency services.

Pennsylvania HB393 amends the Second Class Township Code to allow the board of supervisors to levy taxes on real property for specific purposes. It sets an annual tax limit of ten mills for fire apparatus and emergency services. If the tax exceeds five mills, it must be approved by township voters. The bill also allows the board to appropriate up to one mill for fire suppression employee compensation and up to half of the revenue for emergency service employee compensation. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.