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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 181 requires political subdivision and municipal authorities to maintain public websites detailing board member information
Last action · January 16, 2025: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Jan. 16, 2025Sponsors: Bob Merski and 13 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 181 requires all authorities created by s and municipal authorities to maintain publicly accessible Internet websites containing board member names, term details, contact emails, appointing officials, and related government website links, taking effect in 60 days.
Residents gain direct online access to contact details, term expiration dates, and appointment records for local authority board members who oversee public services and infrastructure.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
political subdivision authorities
Political subdivision authorities must establish and maintain a publicly accessible Internet website containing specific board member and contact details.
municipal authorities
Municipal authorities are required to publish board rosters, term dates, contact emails, and municipal establishment links online.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 16, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Jan. 16, 2025
Version history
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Analysis Score
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