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WEEKLY TRANSPORTATION RECAP Contents Around the Rotunda Around the Rotunda April 26 - May 2, 2019 WEEKLY TRANSPORTATION RECAP Contents Around the Rotunda Around the Rotunda ...... 1 Committee News ......... 2 GOV. WOLF RELEASES STATE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, ANNOUNCES PA WILL JOIN US CLIMATE ALLIANCE Bullet.in.Points .......... 15 By Nina Lehr, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | April 29, 2019 Cosponsor Memos ....... 15 Gov. Tom Wolf, joined by a host of Senators, Representatives, and state agencies held a Bill Actions ............. 16 press conference Monday to release the Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2018. Upcoming Events ........ 30 In the News ............. 31 Gov. Wolf stated last year was the wettest year ever recorded in Pennsylvania with unprecedented rainfall causing flooding throughout the state. He noted the most SESSION STATUS comprehensive scientific analysis has determined that keeping global temperatures at or At 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday, below 1.5 degrees Celsius is necessary to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. He May 1, 2019 the Senate remarked earlier this year he signed an Executive Order establishing the greenhouse gas stands in recess until Monday, reduction target for the state and committed to work to achieve a 26 percent reduction in May 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., 2025 and an 80 percent reduction by 2050. He added he established a council to work unless sooner recalled by the to reduce the state’s emissions and save the taxpayers money in the process and today President Pro Tempore. announced additional steps to follow through on the commitment to avert climate change. At 3:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Gov. Wolf said that while previous years’ plans scratched the surface, this year’s edition May 1, 2019 the House stands comprehensively addresses climate change in Pennsylvania by focusing on both adapting adjourned until Monday, to the effects of climate change and preventing additional effects. He stated this plan lists May 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., over 100 actions Pennsylvanians can take together or individually and his administration is unless sooner recalled by the working together to implement these actions. He highlighted SB 600 and HB 1195, which Speaker. would increase Pennsylvania’s alternative energy portfolio standard and without action UPCOMING SESSION DAYS from the General Assembly this measure will expire in 2021. He stated the state needs House to implement market-based, flexible solutions that drive emission reductions across the May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 22 economy in cost-effective ways. He urged residents to consider ways they can adopt the (non-voting), 23 (non-voting) recommendations of the action plan. June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24-28 Gov. Wolf announced that effective today, Pennsylvania is going to join the US Climate Alliance. He stated this bipartisan coalition of 24 governors represents over half of the US Senate population and is committed to implement policies that uphold commitments the US made May 6, 7, 8 in the Paris Climate Accord. He noted Pennsylvania is a major energy producing state and June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, acknowledged there are challenges facing the energy industry but said he is confident “we 18, 19, 24-28 can make smart decisions that advance our economy while ensuring the Pennsylvania we pass on to future generations is even healthier than the one we inherited.” Rep. Steve McCarter (D-Montgomery) stated scorching heat waves, rampant wildfires, drought, and devastating floods have become the “new normal and the scientific community has been very clear that what we are witnessing now is only the beginning of what is surely to become humanity’s greatest concern.” He emphasized combating climate change will require creativity and dedication to ensure communities will not be left behind to suffer the consequences of economic and social change. He noted alliance states are not only outpacing non-alliance states in reducing their emissions, they are also growing their economies at a faster pace demonstrating climate leadership and economic growth go hand-in-hand. He stated the language of HB 1195 and SB 600 is a reasonable, achievable goal, creating jobs in Pennsylvania and is in line with the recommendations from the Climate Change Advisory Committee’s report. Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) applauded Gov. Wolf on his executive order and inclusion in the Climate Alliance and stated Pennsylvania cannot wait for Washington to take action. He urged support for SB 600 and HB 1195. Rep. Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) stated Pennsylvania has already shown it can be a leader in promoting wind and solar energy and addressing greenhouse gas emissions. He noted the US Climate Alliance is a signal states are leading the way to reduce pollution and improve public health. He added state-level climate action is just as much about businesses bottom line and workers’ paychecks as it is about protecting the environment. Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks) stated when the history of this era is written global climate change will be the number one issue and future generations will judge based on what is or isn’t done on this issue. He added SB 600 and HB 1195 would get the commonwealth to “30 by 30”; 30 percent renewable energy by 2030 as well as increase solar energy by 2030. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Pat McDonnell stated solutions to a crisis of this magnitude require all Pennsylvanians to do their part and it is clear Pennsylvania is experiencing the impacts of climate change through warmer temperatures, more extreme weather and other environmental shifts. This plan presents a list of potential strategies and actions that everyone can take to address and adapt to climate change. He noted DEP will be implementing some of the recommendations through various energy program office initiatives including grant awards, public education, building operator training, energy code training, and planning. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn stated today’s announcement formalizes actions DCNR began taking four years ago. She noted this plan looks at the forest land in Pennsylvania and currently the forests in the state are reducing greenhouse gases by 10 percent according to DEP studies. She added DCNR programs increase forest cover in urban areas helping with cooling costs and sequestering carbon. She said the largest opportunity in Pennsylvania right now is reforesting lands that are currently not forested, such as along stream banks. She noted DCNR will have 20 solar arrays on state parks by 2020 and are looking at a guaranteed energy savings program across the Commonwealth. She said DCNR is switching to electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles and placing electric vehicle charging stations in state parks. Committee News House Transportation Committee 4/29/19, 4:30 p.m., Room 205 Ryan Office Building By Matt Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee met to consider legislation. HB 937 Goodman, Neal - (PN 1068) Act designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 52896, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 924 over the Shenandoah Creek in the Borough of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, as the Edward Kleha Memorial Bridge. Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed. HB 1062 Peifer, Michael - (PN 1224) Act repealing “ act providing for the establishment, construction, operation and maintenance of a mountain ridge road or parkway in the Pocono Mountains through, bordering or accessible to the counties of Monroe, Northampton, Carbon, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike, to be known as the “Pocono Mountain Memorial Parkway”; providing for the creation of the Pennsylvania Parkway Commission, and conferring powers, and imposing duties on said commission; authorizing the issuance of parkway revenue bonds of the Commonwealth, payable solely from tolls, to pay the cost of such parkway; providing that no debt of the Commonwealth shall be incurred in the exercise of any of the powers granted by this act; providing for the collection of tolls for the payment of such bonds and for the cost of maintenance, operation and repair of the parkway; making such bonds exempt from taxation; constituting such bonds legal investments in certain instances; prescribing conditions upon which such parkway shall become free; providing for condemnation; granting certain powers and authority to municipal subdivisions and other agencies of the Commonwealth to cooperate with the commission; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Highways and authorizing the 2 issuance of parkway revenue refunding bonds.” Effective in 60 days. -The bill was unanimously reported as committed. HB 1077 Marshall, Jim - (PN 1237) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in fees, further providing for annual hauling permits; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture and providing for permit for movement of hot ingots or hot boxes. The bill imposes an annual fee for the movement of hot ingots or hot boxes of $1,186 for up to 50 miles and $1,774 for 50-125 miles. Effective in 60 days. -The bill was unanimously reported as amended. A00875 by Carroll, limits the number of miles to 125. The amendment was unanimously adopted. A00880 by Marshall, allows electric vehicles to exclude the weight of the battery pack in the gross weight of the vehicle. The amendment was unanimously adopted. HB 1092 Gillespie, Keith - (PN 1326) Repeals the act of January 14, 1951 (1952 P.L.2046, No.577), entitled “An act authorizing the Department of Highways to erect and maintain toll bridges over the Susquehanna River at certain points, and to provide the necessary approaches and connections with State highways; empowering counties to pay certain damages; providing for the collection of tolls; and making an appropriation.” Effective in 60 days. - The bill was unanimously reported as committed. HB 1237 Causer, Martin - (PN 1471) Act designating a bridge in McKean County as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
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