Government Relations Update

June 18, 2026

Legislation

Attached is PMAA’s opposition letter for HB 1213. We oppose the bill because it creates new obligations for municipal authorities to address water usage issues on private property, extending responsibilities beyond the operation of public water systems and creating unnecessary liability and costs. While supporting customer awareness and conservation, we believe our members should retain flexibility to use locally appropriate solutions rather than comply with a one-size-fits-all mandate.

This bill is up for consideration in committee next week! We strongly encourage you to send your own letter of opposition. Our letter may be used as a template for your own use.

Regulations

The Department of Environmental Protection announced the availability of a revised Technical Guidance Document (TGD) in the June 13th Pennsylvania Bulletin. Minor revisions were made to the Policy for Permitting Surface Water Diversions. TGD are available on the Department of Environmental Protection's website.



In The News

Legislation to Codify Governor Shapiro's GRID Standards Introduced in Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Legislation to Codify Governor Shapiro's GRID Standards into Law Voted Out of House Finance Committee with Bipartisan Support

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.

To help you stay informed, PMAA publishes a weekly Legislative Bill Tracker watchlist highlighting key bills as they move through the legislative process.