Apr. 10, 2025
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that House Bills 990 and 991 have advanced from the House Local Government Committee, the first step toward final passage.
House Bills 990 and
991 authorize municipalities to plan, design and construct stormwater management systems; direct surface water runoff through municipalities; and create a dedicated funds system to pay for the projects without the need for the creation of a separate stormwater management authority.
“Our municipalities across the state deal with an increasing number of stormwater regulations imposed by the PA Department of Environmental Protection and Federal Environmental Protection Agency,” Struzzi said. “This legislation will save money for these municipalities, many of which are struggling through these challenging times, by allowing them to manage storm water without needing to create the bureaucracy of a separate authority.”
Struzzi noted that House Bill 990 provides third-class cities, boroughs and incorporated towns with this ability, while House Bill 991 authorizes the same for first-class townships. Second-class townships currently have this ability.
“Pennsylvania averages roughly 41 inches of rainfall annually,” Struzzi added. “This is great for our agriculture industry, but it can present problems for stormwater remediation. House Bills 990 and 991 provide municipalities with a cost-efficient option to deal with stormwater issues.”
Both bills must receive second consideration in the House, followed by a fiscal review by the House Appropriations Committee, of which Struzzi serves as the Republican chair, before a final vote in the House.
Struzzi’s comments on the legislation from the Local Government Committee meeting
can be found here.
Representative Jim Struzzi
62nd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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