A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and establish an advisory committee to determine the impact on Pennsylvania taxpayers of Pennsylvania State Police full or partial police services for municipalities that do not maintain full police coverage.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the financial impact on Pennsylvania taxpayers of the Pennsylvania State Police providing police services to municipalities that lack their own police departments. The study will examine the costs associated with this coverage, including the use of the Motor License Fund, and consider potential solutions like a per capita fee. The commission will also assess the impact on local police departments and infrastructure, and the number of residents relying on state police coverage.
Key provisions
- Directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study.
- Requires the study to assess the financial impact on Pennsylvania taxpayers.
- Specifies the study should examine the use of the Motor License Fund.
- Establishes an advisory committee with representatives from various organizations.
- The advisory committee will include representatives from the State Police, Department of Revenue, Department of Transportation, police chiefs, and municipal governments.
- The study must include an estimation of a potential per capita fee for municipalities relying on State Police coverage.
- The study should compare millage rates between municipalities with local police and those relying solely on State Police.
- The study should determine the number of residents relying on State Police coverage.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Taxpayers
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- Pn 1066 Html
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Primary sponsor
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Benjamin Sanchez
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