PA HB 977

introduced

An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning hearing board and other administrative proceedings, further providing for hearings.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 977 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 977 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-07): Laid on the table

What is PA HB 977 about?

PA HB 977 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning hearing board and other administrative proceedings, further providing for hearings.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 977?

Andrew Kuzma is the primary sponsor of PA HB 977, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2025-05-07 — Laid on the table
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

Newest first

2025-05-07
Laid on the table
2025-05-07
First consideration
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2025-05-07
Reported as amended
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2025-03-19
Referred to Local Government
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Versions

Printer's No. PN1060Compare
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Documents

Votes

Committee vote (Local Government): Adopt Amendment
2025-05-07 · pass · 26-0
Member-level votes (26)
- Robert Freeman: yes
- Lisa Borowski: yes
- Kyle Donahue: yes
- Justin Fleming: yes
- Jim Haddock: yes
- Liz Hanbidge: yes
- Carol Kazeem: yes
- Dave Madsen: yes
- Brian Munroe: yes
- Tarah Probst: yes
- Jim Prokopiak: yes
- Abigail Salisbury: yes
- Christina Sappey: yes
- Ismail Smith-Wade-El: yes
- Brett Miller: yes
- Jacob Banta: yes
- Jill Cooper: yes
- Wendy Fink: yes
- Tom Jones: yes
- Roman Kozak: yes
- Andrew Kuzma: yes
- Chad Reichard: yes
- Alec Ryncavage: yes
- Dane Watro: yes
- Eric Weaknecht: yes
- Parke Wentling: yes
Committee vote (Local Government): Report Bill As Amended
2025-05-07 · pass · 25-1
Member-level votes (26)
- Robert Freeman: yes
- Lisa Borowski: yes
- Kyle Donahue: yes
- Justin Fleming: yes
- Jim Haddock: yes
- Liz Hanbidge: yes
- Carol Kazeem: yes
- Dave Madsen: yes
- Brian Munroe: yes
- Tarah Probst: yes
- Jim Prokopiak: yes
- Abigail Salisbury: yes
- Christina Sappey: yes
- Ismail Smith-Wade-El: yes
- Brett Miller: yes
- Jacob Banta: yes
- Jill Cooper: yes
- Tom Jones: yes
- Roman Kozak: yes
- Andrew Kuzma: yes
- Chad Reichard: yes
- Alec Ryncavage: yes
- Dane Watro: yes
- Eric Weaknecht: yes
- Parke Wentling: yes
- Wendy Fink: no

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https://www.palegis.us/house/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summary?committeecode=30&rollcallid=504&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0

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