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For Immediate Release
March 25, 2009
Contact: Sally Kohr
(717) 787-4651

Senator Alloway Votes to Remove Costly Local Government Mandates

HARRISBURG – Senator Richard Alloway II (R-33) voted to remove several costly mandates for local governments to reduce costs to taxpayers during today’s Senate Local Government Committee meeting. 

Alloway voted to approve the following bills in committee: 

• Senate Bill 168, legislation that would allow boroughs to participate in electricity generation projects that could benefit consumers.
• Senate Bills 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326 and 327, legislation that would adjust the levels at which contracts and purchases are subject to competitive bidding.
• Senate Bill 419, legislation that would allow local governments to electronically publish public notices and legal advertisements required by law. 

"A number of these mandates serve no real purpose other than creating additional costs for taxpayers," Alloway said. "It is vital for government at every level to cut costs as we deal with the current recession, and I am hopeful that these bills will ease the pressure on our local governments and taxpayers." 

The bills will now go to the Senate floor for consideration.