Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2036

Introduced
11/17/25  

Caption

In sustainable mobility options, further providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund and providing for residency requirement for senior programs.

Impact

If enacted, HB2036 could lead to significant changes in how public transportation funds are managed and who qualifies for specific senior programs. The residency requirement included in the bill might limit access to certain benefits for seniors that do not meet the designated criteria, which could lead to both support and opposition from various community groups. Advocates for improved public transportation for the elderly could view this bill as a step in the right direction, while others might argue it restricts access for those in need.

Summary

House Bill 2036 seeks to enhance sustainable mobility options by making provisions related to the Public Transportation Trust Fund and introducing residency requirements for programs benefiting seniors. The bill is aimed at improving public transportation accessibility and ensuring that funds are allocated efficiently to address the needs of residents, particularly the elderly. By emphasizing sustainable transportation solutions, the bill aligns with broader goals of promoting environmental awareness and supporting community health.

Contention

The passage of HB2036 may generate discussions regarding the balance between funding allocations for public transportation and the necessity of ensuring that senior citizens have equitable access to these services. Opponents may raise concerns about the residency requirement, fearing it might inadvertently disenfranchise seniors who have varying life situations or have recently relocated. The debate could ultimately hinge on how effectively the bill balances the need for fiscal responsibility while guaranteeing that all seniors have access to the necessary transportation resources.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB795

In transportation network companies, providing for excise fee; in transportation network service, providing for excise fee; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for fund.

PA HB1523

In transportation network companies, providing for excise fee; in transportation network service, providing for excise fee; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for fund.

PA SB954

In sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program.

PA SB952

In sustainable mobility options, further providing for definitions and for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; and, in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for applicable authority.

PA HB1788

In sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfer and annual increase; establishing the Road and Bridge Project Fund and the Road and Bridge Project Sinking Fund; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for applicable authority projects; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminating signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Three and Four Digit State Route Account.

PA HB257

In interactive gaming, further providing for interactive gaming tax; in sustainable mobility options, further providing for definitions, for fund and for operating program and providing for annual performance evaluation and for operating a controlled substance injection site near infrastructure of a local transportation organization; in metropolitan transportation authorities, further providing for special prosecutor for mass transit; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for metropolitan transportation authority projects; in licensing of drivers, further providing for persons ineligible for licensing, license issuance to minors and junior driver's license, for learners' permits, for application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle and for sentencing enhancement for drug delivery on transit; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminated signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Supplemental Funding for Three and Four Digit State Routes Account in the Motor License Fund.

PA SB711

Providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfers and increases.

PA HB1146

In taxation for public transportation, further providing for local financial support; and, in fees, further providing for fee for local use.

PA SB796

In Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for Public Transportation Assistance Fund.

PA HB1524

In Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for Public Transportation Assistance Fund.

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