Senate Local Government Committee Report

approves bills encouraging intergovernmental cooperation

The Senate Local Government Committee today unanimously approved legislation which would allow local governments to work together, as well as with non-profit corporations, on recreation facilities and programs, according to Committee Chairman Senator Bob Regola (R-39).

The Committee approved a three-bill package, sponsored by Senator Michael Brubaker (R-36) that would allow boroughs and townships to partner with counties, cities, townships, boroughs, towns, school districts, or non-profits to acquire property for, create, or operate  recreational facilities, such as a swimming pools and ballparks.

“One of my highest priorities as Chairman of the Local Government Committee is to encourage municipal officials to work together,” said Sen. Regola.  “This legislation would not only encourage local governments to work together on recreation issues, but would allow partnerships with non-profits.”

Senate Bills 1002, 1003, and 1004 now head to the full Senate for further consideration.

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