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HB 1662

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for tax credit for Pennsylvania child learning investment.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Bernstine and 5 co-sponsors

Marshall County may fund or supply resources to 501(c)(3) food pantries to expand local food assistance for residents in need.

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Bill Summary · HB 1662

Summary — HB 1662 (Marshall County): Authorize contributions to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to support food pantries

Note: The materials you provided contain multiple different bills and texts from several states (Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois) that are not consistent with the Marshall County/local bill title. The summary below is based on the bill title and the metadata you gave (HB 1662 — Marshall County; authorize contributions to 501(c)(3) qualified charitable organizations to support food pantries). If you can supply the bill’s full text or a source link for the Marshall County version, I can produce a more precise, clause-level summary.

At a glance

  • Title: Marshall County; authorize contributions to 501(c)(3) qualified charitable organizations to support food pantries
  • Bill number: HB 1662
  • Subject: Local and Private Legislation (Marshall County)
  • Introduced: December 18, 2024
  • Status: Died in Committee

Main purpose and intent

To authorize Marshall County government to make contributions (financial or possibly in-kind) to federally tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations for the explicit purpose of supporting local food pantry operations and food assistance to residents in need.

Key provisions (inferred from title)

Because the bill text was not supplied, the following are the typical elements such a bill would include:
- Authorization: Explicit legal authority permitting the county to expend public funds or provide other resources (space, equipment, staff time, property) to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations that operate food pantries in Marshall County.
- Definition of eligible recipients: Requirement that recipient entities be recognized as 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing (and possibly registered to do business in the state).
- Permitted uses: Support for procurement and distribution of food, transportation, storage, volunteer coordination, refrigeration, and related operating costs for pantry services.
- Limitations and conditions: Possible caps on annual contribution amounts, budgetary restrictions (subject to annual appropriation), and prohibitions on contributions to organizations that engage in prohibited political activity.
- Oversight and accountability: Reporting requirements for recipients and/or the county (e.g., use-of-funds reporting, basic performance metrics such as pounds distributed or individuals served).
- Non‑supplanting clause: Language clarifying that county contributions must supplement — not replace — existing private donations or state/federal funding (if included).
- Effective date and severability: Standard clauses about when the authorization would take effect and what happens if parts are invalidated.

Who would be affected

  • Marshall County government: Would gain authority (and potential expenditure obligations) to support local food assistance providers.
  • Local 501(c)(3) food pantries and food banks: Potential new funding stream and access to county resources.
  • Residents in need of food assistance: Potentially increased capacity and services at pantries.
  • County taxpayers/budget: Potential fiscal impact depending on contribution levels and whether appropriations are made.

Fiscal and procedural considerations

  • Fiscal impact: Not specified in the supplied metadata. Actual cost would depend on appropriation amounts, contribution caps, and program design.
  • Oversight needs: The county would likely need mechanisms to select recipients, monitor use of funds, and report outcomes.
  • Procedural/timeline: Introduced Dec 18, 2024; ultimately did not advance (died in committee).

Next steps / recommended follow-up

  • Provide the full text or a legislative digest of the Marshall County HB 1662 so I can produce a clause‑level summary (including dollar amounts, caps, or reporting language if present).
  • If you want, I can draft likely amendment language (e.g., accountability provisions, spending caps) that addresses common policy concerns for county‑to‑nonprofit contributions.

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