In response to the Mahoning Township tax collector incident, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) announced plans to introduce legislation mandating deputy tax collectors.

"Having a deputy tax collector in place would help eliminate the confusion among taxpayers faced with that type of situation," Heffley said.Under law, the position of tax collector is not considered vacant unless that person has resigned, moved out of the taxing district, died or failed to take the oath of office or give bond.The proposed legislation would require a tax collector to appoint a deputy. If a deputy has not been named, the legislation would also allow municipalities to appoint someone during the current office holder's incapacitation.