Capitolwire: House debates water and sewer project funding bills, passing one and amending another

HARRISBURG (July 3) – The state House of Representatives passed a water and sewer infrastructure measure Thursday by a 184-18 vote.

The bill, Senate Bill 1341, was sponsored by Sen. Ray Musto, D-Luzerne. If passed, it would institute a voter referendum to borrow $400 million for water and sewer repair.

The bill returns to the Senate with one amendment. Portions of House Rules 21 and 24 needed to be suspended for the bill to be voted on, since fewer than 24 hours had elapsed since the amendment was added.

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