Government Relations Update

June 11, 2026

Legislation

On June 8th, the House Commerce Committee met to vote on House Bill 2388. This bill would allow cash transactions in the Commonwealth to be rounded to the nearest nickel. This would not apply to electronic transfers, checks, debit card, or credit card transactions. The bill was voted unanimously out of committee, as amended.

Committee Report

On June 10th, the Senate Labor and Industry Committee met to vote on Senate Bill 906. This bill would create the Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Act, establishing a statewide family and medical leave insurance program that includes small businesses. The bill was voted favorably out of committee.

Committee Report

On June 10th, the House State Government Committee met to vote on House Bill 2037. This bill amends Title 65 (Public Officers) to prohibit public officials and their families from creating or promoting a digital asset in which they have a financial interest. It requires individuals to divulge the amount of any financial interest in a digital asset exceeding $1,000. This bill was voted favorably out of committee, as amended.

Committee Report

Regulations

On June 9th, the Environmental Quality Board met to consider a Proposed Rulemaking for Safe Drinking Water Revised Lead and Copper Rule Improvements for Water Programs (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109). The EQB adopted the proposed rulemaking, and it moves to the Office of General Counsel and Attorney General for review before publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for public comment. Attached is DEP's regulatory process.

DEP's Regulatory Process



In The News

Pennsylvania House welcomes newest Midstate member

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Senate Approves Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill

Senate Democrats Provide Critical, Unanimous Support for Passage of Senate Bill 908

Tartaglione Prevailing Wage Bill Passes Senate

Gaydos Supports Measure to Reduce PFAS Exposure in Everyday Consumer Products

Grant Opportunities

Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a request for applications from municipalities for recycling performance grant assistance for recycling programs under section 904 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 (Act 101) (53 P.S. § 4000.904). Municipalities include counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, home rule municipalities, their authorities, councils of governments, consortiums or similar entities established by two or more municipalities under 53 Pa.C.S. Chapter 23 Subchapter A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation). This application period is for eligible materials recycled and marketed in Calendar Year 2025.

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