HB586Introduced in the House
In general provisions, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the department; in applications and permits, further providing for permits and licenses required, transition scheme and reporting requirements and providing for food processing residuals; and imposing penalties.
Introduced by Paul Friel, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the department; in applications and permits, further providing for permits and licenses required, transition scheme and reporting requirements and providing for food processing residuals; and imposing penalties.
Where it stands
Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Floor: PN0595, FINAL PASSAGE · April 15, 2026
172
Yes
29
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
201 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | No |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | Yes |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | No |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | No |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | Yes |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (172-29)
In the Senate
Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
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