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Modern Infrastructure And Transportation
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Maximize federal, state and local funds and seek innovative funding partnerships for Pennsylvania's highway, bridge, river transport and transit infrastructure needs.
- H.B. 1151 (Pashinski) would allow many communities to participate in a program that would help reduce the cost of maintaining and powering street lights. Status: Passed House on 6/9/09 and sent to the Senate. Latest News Release. AWAITING SENATE ACTION
Explore advancement of rail-freight, high-speed and intercity rail technologies for promotion of green energies and reduction of commuter congestion. Support efforts by communities and utilities to upgrade water, gas, electric and sewer systems.
- H.B. 1798 (Eachus) would improve the H2O PA Program for water supply, sanitary sewer, and storm water projects. Status: Passed House on 7/14/09 and sent to the Senate. AWAITING SENATE ACTION
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H.R. 350 (Siptroth) directs the Joint State Government Commission to study planned communities, their infrastructure and how they might be able to access state funding programs. Status:
Adopted by House on 7/2/09. Latest News Release. ACCOMPLISHED
Modernize utility and telecommunications infrastructure while accelerating deployment of affordable and reliable broadband technology. Improve safety conditions for drivers in Pennsylvania.
- H.B. 67 (Markosek) would impose stricter driving standards for teen drivers in an effort to reduce vehicular accidents and fatalities involving junior licensees. Status: House non-concurred in Senate amendments on 7/1/10 and sent to the Senate. Latest News Release. AWAITING SENATE ACTION
- H.B. 352 (Mundy) would strengthen punishment for drivers convicted of leaving the scene of an accident. Status: Passed House on 6/10/09 and sent to the Senate. Latest News Release. AWAITING SENATE ACTION
- H.B. 2070 (Markosek) would ban texting and handheld cell phone use by drivers. Status: Passed House on 1/26/10 and sent to the Senate. Latest News Release. AWAITING SENATE ACTION
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