SB1070

In unconventional gas well fee, further providing for Statewide initiatives.

Chamber Passed·12/8/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1070 amends the unconventional gas well fee to allocate funds for bridge improvements and the Marcellus Legacy Fund.

Pennsylvania SB1070 modifies the unconventional gas well fee to allocate 40% of remaining revenue to the Marcellus Legacy Fund and 25% to the Highway Bridge Improvement Restricted Account. The latter funds will be distributed to counties based on population to improve county and municipal bridges, regardless of federal aid eligibility. The Department of Transportation will release funds upon approval of a submitted plan for bridge improvements. This act takes effect in 60 days.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 49–1 · Dec 8, 2025
Current
Transportation Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Nov 17, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Oct 22, 2025

10:30 AM

Transportation (s) Hearing

History

Dec 9, 2025

House

Referred to Transportation

Dec 8, 2025

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (49-1)

Dec 8, 2025

House

In the House