Providing for Pennsylvania State Plane Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coordinating Board; and making a repeal.
Impact
The introduction of the Pennsylvania State Plane Coordinate System is intended to provide a standardized approach to geographic data throughout the state, thereby enhancing the accuracy of location-based services and land surveying practices. By establishing clear definitions and responsibilities for the State Geospatial Coordinating Board and the Department of Transportation, the bill aims to facilitate better planning and collaboration in projects requiring geolocation data. This transition is expected to benefit government agencies, private sectors, and citizens who utilize geographic information for various purposes.
Summary
House Bill 513 aims to establish the Pennsylvania State Plane Coordinate System, delineating the parameters and guidelines for its use across the Commonwealth. This bill seeks to replace previous coordinate systems identified in acts from 1927 and 1983, thereby modernizing the framework through which geospatial data is defined and utilized within state planning and development. The implementation of this system is crucial as it allows for precise geolocation, which is increasingly important in engineering, surveying, and mapping projects, as well as in various applications of land management.
Contention
While the bill has been reported favorably from committee, potential points of contention may arise regarding the coordination between state and local agencies during its implementation. There might be concerns on how local governments adapt to the new system or whether existing land descriptions will comply with the new requirements. Additionally, the bill will make repeals to existing laws that may conflict with the newly adopted standards, which could lead to challenges in legal interpretations of land codes and responsibilities of property owners.
Voting_history
As per the voting history, the bill received a favorable report in the House intergovernmental affairs committee with a significant majority, indicating strong legislative support. The debate around the bill has primarily focused on ensuring that the systems established are flexible enough to accommodate advances in technology and practices associated with geospatial data.
Providing for the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System, the Missing Endangered Person Advisory System and the Green Alert System and for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police; assessing costs; providing for immunity and penalties; and making a repeal.
Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot to provide uniformity.
Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot to provide uniformity.
Establishing the Rebuild Pennsylvania Board, the Rebuild Pennsylvania Program and the Rebuild Pennsylvania Fund; providing for powers and duties of the board and for use of program money; and making an interfund transfer.
Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
Providing for the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System, the Missing Endangered Person Advisory System and the Green Alert System and for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police; assessing costs; providing for immunity and penalties; and making a repeal.
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.
Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority certain lands situate in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County; authorizing the transfer of an easement interest in lands for a portion of the Project 70 lands owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, known as Lake Winola Access, in Overfield Township, Wyoming County, to the Department of Transportation; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to convey to Tioga County a tract of land, and to accept a tract of land from Tioga County, both tracts being located in Charleston Township, Tioga County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with the approval of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, solely for the use of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, a parcel in Lehigh Township, Carbon County, in exchange for a tract partly in Nesquehoning Borough and partly in Lehigh Township, Carbon County, to be conveyed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and added to Lehigh Gorge State Park.