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9701 – Legislative Oversight | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law mandates ongoing oversight of the Department of Transportation and requires annual maintenance and construction plans for legislators' districts.

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9701 – Legislative Oversight

Pennsylvania Title 75 - Vehicles § 9701

Summary

Pennsylvania's Title 75, Section 9701, establishes that the Department of Transportation's revenue from an oil company tax should better fund highway maintenance and construction, reducing the need for frequent tax increases. It emphasizes the importance of legislative oversight through ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluations of the department's activities. Additionally, the section requires the department to provide annual maintenance and construction plans to legislators upon request.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law mandates ongoing oversight of the Department of Transportation and requires annual maintenance and construction plans for legislators' districts.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.