Pennsylvania HR361: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM Interconnection.

What the bill says

A resolution Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM Interconnection.

From the introduced text, October 28, 2025:

A RESOLUTION Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM Interconnection. WHEREAS, The PJM Interconnection (PJM) plays a crucial role in the reliable and affordable operation of the electric grid and the wholesale electricity market as the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) in the Mid-Atlantic Region; and WHEREAS, PJM operates the transmission system across Pennsylvania, other states and the District of Columbia, with approximately 65 million customers, and manages an energy marketplace which establishes the energy and capacity prices for Pennsylvania residential, commercial and industrial customers; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has been a part of PJM since 1927, when the intent of its original members was to pool generation resources for the economic benefit of its members and the public; and WHEREAS, Resource adequacy by PJM has played a more significant role for Pennsylvania since 1997, with the enactment of the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act, which restructured the electric industry, removing generation from jurisdiction under the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and WHEREAS, Membership in PJM offered benefits such as enhanced reliability and access to a broader electricity market, but also potential impacts on electric rates and adequate generation resources for this Commonwealth in the future; and WHEREAS, Since joining PJM and through 2024, Pennsylvania customers have enjoyed competitive energy …

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Sponsors

• Robert Matzie (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• Mandy Steele (D, 33)
• Dan Frankel (D, 23)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 3, 2026
2. June 3, 2026: Adopted, June 3, 2026 (201-0)
3. April 28, 2026: Reported as amended, April 28, 2026
4. October 28, 2025: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Oct. 28, 2025

Votes

• House Floor: HR0361, RC 1095 (June 3, 2026): 201 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities: Report Bill As Amended (April 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities: Adopt Amendment (April 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR361?

HR361 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM Interconnection.

What does HR361 do?

In its own words: A resolution Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM Interconnection.

What is the status of HR361?

Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 3, 2026 (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HR361?

Robert Matzie (D, 16), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR361?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr361