SR211

Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and performance of the Municipalities Planning Code and its preparation for review and enforcement under the Department of Community and Economic Development.

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Pennsylvania SR211 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the Municipalities Planning Code's effectiveness and prepare a.

Pennsylvania SR211 instructs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the effectiveness and performance of the Municipalities Planning Code. The study will examine the code's impact on housing affordability, local economic development, and the costs associated with zoning delays and appeals. It will also review administrative and compliance costs for municipalities and the Commonwealth, including staffing, procedural costs, and professional services. The report will be issued within 180 days and will include recommendations for updating the code.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 17

9:30 AM

Local Government (s) Hearing

History

Apr 21

Senate

Adopted (46-2)

Mar 17

Senate

Reported as amended

Jan 23

Senate

Referred to Local Government