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LegislationBelow find legislation currently before Philadelphia City Council being monitored by PFMA. Where applicable PFMA's position is provided in red.
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PFMA Philadelphia Regulatory and Tax Changes Survey
PFMA is seeking feedback on regulatory and tax priorities for its membership in the City of Philadelphia. Help PFMA target its advocacy efforts in the city: Take the survey Plastic bag ban The City recently announced that its ordinance banning single-use plastic bags, originally passed by City Council in December 2019, will be implemented beginning July 1, 2021, extending the delay of implementation by another six months. Actual enforcement will not start until April 2022. This timeline is barring further state intervention. A full updated timeline is available here. |
Ordinance 210083 amends Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," creating a new tax credit for Philadelphia businesses impacted by city and state COVID-19 restrictions. Businesses that had to close, reduce hours, or limit customer capacity as a result of public health orders could apply for a tax credit of 20 percent of their lost sales or receipts up to a total of $20,000.
Ordinance 210122 amends Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code to reinstate the immediate availability of two-weeks' worth of paid sick leave for Philadelphia workers. The 2020 ordinance expired at the end of December. Ordinance 210227 amends Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to revise the rules and requirements pertaining to tobacco retailers and tobacco retailer permits to allow transfers of retailer permits to new locations, under certain terms and conditions. Ordinance 210226 allocates transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, for the purpose of further implementing Council's "New Normal Jobs Initiative." Ordinance 200625 would prohibit employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. Certain exceptions are provided, including law enforcement professions and positions requiring a CDL, among others. Ordinance 210249 would amend various chapters of the Philadelphia Code dealing with entitlement to leave due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, adding to the definition of domestic violence "coercive control," meaning a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person’s free will and personal liberty. Ordinance 210285 would amend Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. Ordinance 210284 would amend Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. Ordinance 210283 would amend Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by changing the manner of imposition, all under certain terms and conditions. |
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