Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2209

Introduced
4/15/24  

Caption

In dams, bar racks and migration devices, further providing for marking of dams.

Impact

The implementation of HB 2209 could lead to more stringent regulations regarding dam construction and maintenance, particularly in how these structures interface with local ecosystems and wildlife migration patterns. This change is expected to promote better environmental stewardship and align with broader water management strategies emphasized by state environmental agencies. By focusing on best practices for marking dams, the bill indirectly supports initiatives to ensure safe passage for migratory species, thus contributing to biodiversity preservation.

Summary

House Bill 2209 focuses on the management and marking of dams, specifically in the context of bar racks and migration devices. The bill aims to enhance the safety and environmental considerations associated with dam operations. By requiring proper marking of these structures, the legislation seeks to improve awareness and reduce potential hazards related to navigation and ecology in water bodies affected by these dams.

Sentiment

General sentiment towards HB 2209 appears to be positive, particularly among environmental advocacy groups and agencies concerned with water safety and management. Supporters argue that the bill addresses critical issues surrounding dam safety and environmental impact without imposing undue burdens on existing dam operators. They believe that clearer marking can prevent accidents and promote a more sustainable interaction with natural waterways.

Contention

While the bill has garnered overall support, notable points of contention may arise regarding the potential costs and administrative requirements for existing dam operators to comply with the new marking standards. Critics may argue that such regulations could impose financial strains, particularly on smaller entities managing less prominent dams. The discussions in legislative sessions will likely reflect varying views on balancing environmental benefits with economic realities for those who operate dams.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB961

In dams, bar racks and migration devices, further providing for marking of dams.

PA HB1250

Providing for resident associations and group meetings; further providing for disclosure of fees; providing for reasonable increases in rent and fees and for justified rent increase to support extraordinary increases in operating expenses; and further providing for damages.

PA SB745

Providing for resident associations and group meetings; further providing for disclosure of fees; providing for reasonable increases in rent and fees, for justified rent increase to support extraordinary increases in operating expenses and for temporary surcharge for capital improvements; and further providing for damages.

PA HB1464

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in procedure to condemn, providing for advanced notice to condemnee, further providing for notice to condemnee and for preliminary objections and providing for determination of last resort; in procedure for determining damages, further providing for liens and distribution of damages; in just compensation and measure of damages, further providing for measure of damages and providing for compensation for loss of goodwill of business or farm operation; and, in evidence, providing for proof of continuous ownership.

PA SB756

In fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for general and specific powers of board and for prohibitions; in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for legislative intent and for definitions; in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board established, for general and specific powers, for license or permit application hearing process and public input hearings, for regulatory authority of board, for number of slot machines, for reports of board and for license or permit prohibition; in licensees, further providing for Category 4 slot machine license, for divestiture of disqualifying applicant, for manufacturer licenses, for gaming service provider, for nongaming service provider, for occupation permit application, for slot machine testing and certification standards, for slot machine accounting controls and audits and for renewals; in table games, further providing for regulatory authority and for table game device and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in interactive gaming, further providing for internal, administrative and accounting controls, for interactive games and interactive gaming devices and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in sports wagering, further providing for definitions; in revenues, further providing for slot machine licensee deposits and for transfers from State Gaming Fund; in administration and enforcement, repealing provisions relating to political influence, further providing for investigations and enforcement, for prohibited acts and penalties and for liquor licenses at licensed facilities; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in miscellaneous provisions relating to gaming, providing for live-streaming on casino floor and further providing for severability; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for powers of board; in application and licensure, further providing for key employee licenses, for establishment licenses and for license or permit prohibition; in operation, further providing for video gaming limitations and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties; in revenues, further providing for fees; in ethics, repealing provisions relating to political influence; providing for skill gaming; establishing the Skill Gaming Fund; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in forfeiture of assets, further providing for asset forfeiture; making appropriations; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

PA SB459

In rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices.

PA HB1368

In rules of the road in general, further providing for speed timing devices.

PA SB861

Further providing for damages.

PA HB2189

Further providing for definitions, for duties of facility owners, for duties of designers, for duties of excavators, for duties of project owners, for damage prevention committee, for compliance orders and for administrative penalties; providing for action for recovery of penalty or forfeiture; and further providing for expiration of act.

PA SB1087

In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for report to commission officer and for surrender of carcass to commission officer; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for the offense of trespass on private property while hunting; and, in special licenses and permits, providing for agriculture access permit list.

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