Pennsylvania HB532: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for metropolitan and rural planning organizations.

What the bill says

Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for metropolitan and rural planning organizations.

From the introduced text, February 10, 2025:

Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for metropolitan and rural planning organizations. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 74 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 4 METROPOLITAN AND RURAL PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS Sec. 401. Definitions. 402. Membership requirements. § 401. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Elected official." A mayor or a member of the governing body of a city, borough, incorporated town or township. "Metropolitan planning organization." As defined in 49 U.S.C. § 5303(b)(2) (relating to metropolitan transportation planning). "Rural planning organization." The term shall have the same meaning as the term "regional transportation planning organization" as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 5303(b)(5). § 402. Membership requirements. (a) Composition.--Elected officials or individuals appointed by elected officials shall constitute the majority of the membership of a metropolitan planning organization and a rural planning organization. Elected officials or designees shall comprise a majority of the membership of a committee that serves as the policy board and technical board within a metropolitan planning organization and rural planning organization. (b) Bylaws.--Within one year of the effective date of this subsection, metropolitan planning …

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Sponsors

• Tarah Probst (D, 189) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Mary Jo Daley (D, 148)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Danielle Otten (D, 155)
• Roni Green (D, 190)

Latest actions

1. September 9, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 9, 2026
2. February 10, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 10, 2025

Common questions

What is HB532?

HB532 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for metropolitan and rural planning organizations.

What does HB532 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for metropolitan and rural planning organizations.

What is the status of HB532?

Failed as of September 9, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 9, 2026 (September 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB532?

Tarah Probst (D, 189), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB532?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb532