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Evan, the committee clerk, summarized SB 349 as providing “for solar energy decommissioning requirements.” A member who spoke in support commended Senator Yaw for the bill, saying constituents had complained about “awful solar fields” and that the legislation gives “a plan of how to decommission them” when panels fail.

The committee then adopted the bill for reporting to the full House by roll call. The chair said the bill had sufficient votes and would be reported out of committee.

No amendment votes or major policy substitutions were taken at the hearing. The discussion recorded in the transcript focused on the need for end‑of‑life planning for solar installations and constituent concerns about existing arrays.

SB 349 will proceed to the full House for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee -- June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 349, establishing decommissioning requirements for solar energy projects, was reported out of the House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee after members praised the proposal’s approach to end‑of‑life planning for solar fields.","taxTitle","Environmental Resources & Energy, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania","taxId",29236,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6219330,"Committee advances updated alternative energy standard after tight votes; wind path‑study amendment fails",443,595000,1038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623059-cea06fb37f111b3f0c5269205819306b&start=595&end=1038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623059-cea06fb37f111b3f0c5269205819306b/thumbnail_595000.jpg","/articles/6219330/Pennsylvania/Committee-advances-updated-alternative-energy-standard-after-tight-votes-wind-pathstudy-amendment-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219330-4bf4cea06dc82fa83c463fa274cc6f7a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584121&Signature=oE1~5hC83dT8PNlkSxVmycnJToG-203k~Sns0PqjVMaRozEV~NIMAtCrZ~Rf9pLxpg88KPf7K4pedXlHxdPICe3SsuqMJZ0nXUwLraRpePlX9-RnpP7hMKf4OyU6oitsSAqMd0GmC8EvyFdgZY972t3rKS23EtSgKXwlnKoTF-5T46PnwaXb21RbtkeejgkrvEgmBY8TdUFNfR3PNNdQfN319fHxQNVkuTyvGL5XQJ9QPOQdl5mXLO4P93n6iAWWs1COvUKf4rdBAN~FfnLVNIXGWHwC~tprbxOTXKhowfX4IG7RdCooIPZqN4p9fcUE3JQx54um1VYOz8rRcV83fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee voted to report House Bill 501, which would update Pennsylvania’s alternative energy portfolio standard (AEPS) and set a target of 35% renewable generation by 2035. The bill, as described to the committee, also establishes Pennsylvania reliability energy sustainability standards.

Representative Pew offered an amendment (00794) to allow public safety answering points (PSAPs) to require a path study for wind projects. Pew, identifying himself as having 34 years in public safety communications, said the “backbone” of PSAP infrastructure relies on line of sight and that newly sited wind turbines and turbine blades can interfere with communications and shrink effective bandwidth: “When it comes to public safety and communications, their backbone of their infrastructure comes from line of sight.” He asked that PSAPs be able to require path studies before turbines are sited.

Chair Rader and other members opposed placing the proposed public‑safety path‑study requirement in AEPS. Rader noted that FAA and Department of Defense review processes are already required for some siting decisions and said he would ask members to vote against the amendment. Danielle (a member who spoke in debate) and others said the public‑safety concerns are valid but suggested the issue may be better placed in Title 35 (the health and safety code) or in other legislation in the “lightning package.”

The committee voted on the amendment by roll call; the amendment failed. The committee then proceeded to debate the bill’s substantive goals. Supporters said updating the standard would diversify generation, reduce carbon emissions and improve grid reliability by expanding renewable and carbon‑free sources, including nuclear and storage. Opponents argued mandates risk raising consumer costs and could harm existing industries, including waste coal reclamation operations and the jobs tied to them.

Speakers pointed to grid reliability concerns and market volatility. One member cited PJM capacity warnings and noted that a 2024 capacity auction price spike to $270 per megawatt‑day “would result in $14,700,000,000 in cost passed through to consumers if we fail to act.” Others stressed an “all‑of‑the‑above” energy approach and urged a focus on permitting reform and market signals rather than prescriptive source mandates.

After debate, the committee voted to report HB 501 as introduced to the full House. The committee recorded a mix of ayes and nos on the final roll call; the chair declared the bill had sufficient votes to be reported out of committee.

The committee did not adopt the public‑safety amendment; the amendment failed on a roll call. The bill will move to the full House for further consideration.","The House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee voted to report House Bill 501, which updates Pennsylvania’s alternative energy portfolio standard to target 35% renewable generation by 2035. An amendment to let public safety answering points require a path study for wind projects failed on a roll call.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6219335,"House committee re-refers landslide and sinkhole insurance bill to Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness",162,431000,593000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623059-cea06fb37f111b3f0c5269205819306b&start=431&end=593","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623059-cea06fb37f111b3f0c5269205819306b/thumbnail_431000.jpg","/articles/6219335/Pennsylvania/House-committee-re-refers-landslide-and-sinkhole-insurance-bill-to-Veterans-Affairs-and-Emergency-Preparedness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219335-1a10441f823d31678d62e0e71728abee/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584121&Signature=G6PTaI6MD~RUwX1tzqzH5duCyrX~-OXHgLT09VMfePIrWNLeiRmEj91dScCmsl~OxZy8--PrnNJQscVzbdI9~mKpYAMLxNWTUGLU5WQMz5wmhNU3w1dD9yXBtszpwZdZUtmQEks2GuRGUy34~qDdSA32xfLBzaNbyiy7qI0wqPZZOwU31R4vSErgfK4sT-yQIzOS5dHZlfwM55-8Br15Jl~bK9toQ3B2QhR55Qy3-2voB7vJyWUk~7lEQN0u2etCq6rsa2xrSSR71yRGVlGxGqKMF2-9AyJ9F1pGYa9fg4khouqFv03HyCQ5dF5ooRlStFccqokEC4RDK4MfBfUZtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee voted to report House Bill 589 — a proposal to establish a landslide and sinkhole insurance program — and recommended that the measure be re‑referred to the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Evan, a committee clerk, summarized the bill as establishing “the landslide and sinkhole insurance program to provide insurance coverage for landslides and sinkholes.” The chair then put the question to the committee and directed a roll call vote.

Committee members discussed the bill’s referral history and sponsorship. Chair Rader noted the bill’s path at the committee: “By way of background, this was referred to our committee last session. At the time, it involved the Department of Environmental Protection, and was truly an environmental related bill. The bill has been amended over time. The Department of Environmental Protection is no longer a part of this.”

Chair Rader said he had spoken with the prime sponsor and that “she suggested that we refer to the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.” Rader also said Representative Solomon indicated he would accept the re‑referral.

The committee then voted to report the bill with the recommendation to re‑refer. The roll call recorded a majority in favor; Representative Schaefer cast the lone recorded no vote during the roll call.

The committee did not take additional policy action on HB 589; the next procedural step will be consideration by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee if that committee accepts the referral.

Details from the meeting: the bill summary was read into the record by Evan; the committee’s recommendation was to re‑refer HB 589 to the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. The committee’s discussion focused on the bill’s prior referral and the change in agency involvement.","The House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee voted to report House Bill 589, establishing a landslide and sinkhole insurance program, with a recommendation that it be re‑referred to the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.","actionData","errors"]

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