House Bill 162 would let third‑class cities levy one‑half‑mill emergency‑services tax

At a meeting of the House Local Government Committee, members advanced House Bill 162, sponsored by Representative Majors, which would amend Title 11 to authorize third‑class cities to levy an annual property tax not to exceed one‑half mill to support ambulance, rescue and other emergency services.

The bill’s sponsor told the committee that many municipalities and emergency‑medical services are facing funding shortfalls. "There are thousands of municipalities and EMS entities across the Commonwealth facing a funding crisis to provide critical emergency services to millions of Commonwealth residents," Representative Majors said, urging support for the…