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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2021 - 2022 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	September 19, 2022 01:21 PM
From:	Senator Lisa M. Boscola
To:	All Senate members
Subject:	Garnishing PA Lottery Winnings & State Tax Refund to Collect Unpaid Turnpike Tolls

Soon I will introduce legislation targeting the ongoing issue of unpaid turnpike tolls, by garnishing PA lottery winnings and state tax refunds of offenders with unpaid tolls. From April 2021 to March 2022, the Turnpike reported a projected total of $155 million in unpaid tolls. That is up 49% from the previous year. Unfortunately, the law-abiding turnpike users are being punished by this loss in toll revenue, with continued toll increases year after year. It is imperative we step up enforcement and give the turnpike tools to go after these repeated offenders. My bill will do just that. I encourage my colleagues to join me in support of this bill.

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