Senate Passes Impact Fee On 31-19 Vote

A natural gas drilling impact fee is now one step away from Governor Corbett’s desk.
The Senate approved the wide-ranging measure this morning on a 31-19 vote. The House is expected to vote on the bill later today or tomorrow. In his Budget Address, Corbett told legislators he looks forward to signing the bill into law.
Looking for details on the measure? Check out our story on yesterday’s conference committee vote and our summary of its local zoning restrictions.
We’ll have more information on the impact fee vote later today,  including an interview with impact fee author Joe Scarnati and a look at how lawmakers voted on the legislation.

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