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HB 862

An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to convey to Tioga County a tract of land, and to accept a tract of land from Tioga County, both tracts being located in Charleston Township, Tioga County.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Owlett

HB 862 permits Pennsylvania to swap two state-owned land parcels with Tioga County in Charleston Township, subject to Governor and military affairs approval.

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Bill Summary · HB 862

Legislative bill overview

HB 862 authorizes Pennsylvania's Department of General Services to exchange two tracts of land with Tioga County, both located in Charleston Township. The bill requires approval from the Governor and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs before the land swap can proceed.

Why is this important

Land exchanges between government entities can affect public resource management, county development plans, and the strategic use of state property. The requirement for multiple departmental approvals ensures that military or veterans' interests are protected if state land is involved.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The bill provides no specifics about the land parcels' sizes, locations, current uses, or assessed values, making it difficult to evaluate whether the exchange is equitable
  • Property valuation transparency: No information is provided about how the land values will be determined or what mechanisms exist to ensure fair market value exchange
  • Limited legislative oversight: The bill grants significant discretion to executive agencies with minimal legislative input on the final terms of the exchange

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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