PennsylvaniaPennsylvania would offer an environmental-rights vehicle plate
If enacted, Pennsylvania would offer eligible vehicle owners an environmental-rights plate for an extra $27, with $15 supporting parks and conservation.
What it does
Drivers with eligible cars or trucks could apply for a $27 environmental-rights plate. Fifteen dollars from each fee would support the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund.
Argument forThe plate could raise money for parks and conservation while showing support for clean air, pure water, and environmental protection.
Argument againstDrivers who choose the plate would pay an added $27 on top of the annual registration fee, which could make registration more expensive.
More detail
The Department of Transportation would design and issue a Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate after an applicant applies and pays the required fee. The plate would be available for passenger cars and trucks with a registered gross weight of no more than 14,000 pounds. The design would be developed with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The plate would highlight Pennsylvania constitutional rights to clean air, pure water, and protection of natural, scenic, historic, and aesthetic environmental values. The $27 plate fee would be charged in addition to the annual vehicle registration fee. Fifteen dollars from each plate fee would go to the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The provisions would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 10Referred to TransportationIntroduced
Environment & EnergyTransportationConsumer Protection