Pennsylvania HB1608: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation infrastructure, providing for design build best value.

What the bill says

Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation infrastructure, providing for design build best value.

From the introduced text, June 16, 2025:

Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation infrastructure, providing for design build best value. 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 98 DESIGN BUILD BEST VALUE Sec. 9801. Scope of chapter. 9802. Definitions. 9803. Design build best value process. 9804. Applicability of other laws. 9805. Limitation on powers and duties and existing contracts. § 9801. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to design build best value as an alternative procurement process for highway and bridge design and construction projects for the Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. § 9802. 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: "Agency." The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. "Alternative technical concept" or "ATC." A proposed variance from the contractual requirements or request for proposal that is equal to or better than the requirements in the request for proposal document. "Commission." The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. "Commissioners." The commissioners of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. "Department." The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. "Design build best value." The source selection method other than …

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Sponsors

• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174) · primary sponsor
• Struzzi II, James B. (R, 62)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Michael Armanini (R, 75)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Joe McAndrew (D, 32)
• David Delloso (D, 162)
• Anthony Bellmon (D, 203)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)
• Roni Green (D, 190)

Latest actions

1. October 3, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 3, 2025
2. October 3, 2025: In the Senate
3. October 1, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1403-1404), Oct. 1, 2025
4. October 1, 2025: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 1, 2025 (191-12)
5. October 1, 2025: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 1, 2025
6. September 30, 2025: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 30, 2025
7. September 30, 2025: Second consideration, Sept. 30, 2025
8. September 10, 2025: Removed from table, Sept. 10, 2025
9. September 10, 2025: Laid on the table, Sept. 10, 2025
10. September 10, 2025: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 10, 2025

Votes

• Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 1, 2025 (191-12) (October 1, 2025): 191 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (September 30, 2025): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Report Bill As Committed (July 8, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1608?

HB1608 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation infrastructure, providing for design build best value.

What does HB1608 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation infrastructure, providing for design build best value.

What is the status of HB1608?

Passed one chamber as of October 3, 2025. Latest action: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 3, 2025 (October 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1608?

Ed Neilson (D, HD-174), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1608?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1608