Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 455: An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in residual waste, further providing for disposal, processing and storage of residual waste and providing for exempt special wastes; and making an editorial change.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 455 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in residual waste, further providing for disposal, processing and storage of residual waste and providing for exempt special wastes; and making an editorial change. Primary sponsor: Katie Muth (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Muth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vincent Hughes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy