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For Immediate
Release
9/22/08
- Sen. Regola
Senate Approves Bill to Promote Cooperative
Efforts
Senator Regola's measure assists municipal
authorities
The Senate today unanimously approved a measure introduced by Senator Bob
Regola (R-39) and Senator John Pippy (R-37) that would encourage municipal
authorities to work more closely with local governments.
Currently, state law allows municipalities to enter into intergovernmental
cooperation agreements, but municipal authorities are not specifically mentioned
in that authorization, said Senator Regola.
"Senate
Bill 1496 would specifically permit and encourage cooperation between
municipal authorities and local governments," said Sen. Regola, the Chairman of
the Senate Local Government Committee. "We have seen the benefits that local
government can gain through cooperative arrangements. By pooling their
individual resources, they can collectively address many individual needs, while
saving taxpayers' money at the same time."
This legislation is a result of a hearing the Senate Local Government and
Urban Affairs & Housing Committees held earlier this year on "Multi-Municipal
Planning and Shared Services," said Sen. Pippy, Chairman of the Senate Urban
Affairs & Housing Committee.
"We have heard a number of recommendations to make government more
efficient," said Senator Pippy. "Now, we need to move beyond reports and
identify commonsense approaches, such as this legislation, to move forward."
SB 1496 is supported by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania,
the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities, the Pennsylvania State
Association of Boroughs, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township
Commissioners, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, and
the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association.
Senate Bill 1496 now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Contact:
Nate Silcox
(Senator Regola)
(717) 787-6063
Greg Mahon
(Senator Pippy)
(717) 787-5839
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