HB393

In taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

Chamber Passed·5/14/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 120–83 · May 14, 2025
Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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26
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Local Government

May 14, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

May 14, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (120-83)