HB 68
An Act limiting assignment of State-owned vehicles.
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Bill overview
This act limits the assignment of State-owned vehicles to members of the General Assembly, known as State officials. It prohibits using Commonwealth funds to lease vehicles to these officials and restricts their use of previously assigned vehicles after they leave office. However, it includes an exception for emergency response situations. The act also establishes a timeframe for current vehicle users to continue using their vehicles until they no longer hold office.
Key provisions
- State officials cannot be assigned State-owned vehicles.
- Commonwealth funds cannot be used to lease vehicles to State officials.
- An exception exists for State officials required for emergency response.
- Current vehicle users can continue using their vehicles until they leave office.
- State officials cannot be assigned new vehicles after ceasing to be a member of the General Assembly.
Who is affected
- Members of the General Assembly (State officials)
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- State government
Notable changes
- Previously, State officials could be assigned State-owned vehicles and Commonwealth funds could be used to lease them.
- This act restricts these practices, aiming to reduce potential conflicts of interest and control over state resources.
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