Designating the Hemlock Varnish Shelf (Ganoderma tsugae) as the official State mushroom of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates the Hemlock Varnish Shelf as Pennsylvania's official state mushroom.
Official synopsis: An Act designating the Hemlock Varnish Shelf (Ganoderma tsugae) as the official State mushroom of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in comprehensive plan, further providing for preparation of comprehensive plan; in subdivision and land development, further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance; in zoning, further providing for ordinance provisions; and providing for renewable energy siting standards.
An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in comprehensive plan, further providing for preparation of comprehensive plan; in subdivision and land development, further providing for contents of…
Not out of committeeReferred to Local Government · 2026-06-22
In student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.
Passed one chamberReferred to Education · 2026-06-05
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to carry out a performance audit on public school policies and procedures related to the amount of screen time students are allowed during the school day.
A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to carry out a performance audit on public school policies and procedures related to the amount of screen time students are allowed during the school day.
Not out of committeeReferred to Education · 2026-05-28
In Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program, further providing for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to Sales and Use Tax Refund Program and for eligibility requirements relating to Sales and Use Tax Exemption Program.
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program, further providing for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to Sales and Use Tax Refund Program and for…
Not out of committeeReferred to Finance · 2026-05-27
Providing for comprehensive school counseling services.
In plain English Requires public schools to provide comprehensive counseling services to students.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for comprehensive school counseling services.
Passed one chamberReferred to Education · 2026-05-01
Designating the Scarlet Tanager as the official migratory bird of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
An Act designating the Scarlet Tanager as the official migratory bird of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReferred to Game & Fisheries · 2026-03-24
In property and buildings, further providing for price paid for acquisitions and improvements.
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property and buildings, further providing for price paid for acquisitions and improvements.
Passed one chamberReferred to Game & Fisheries · 2025-11-24
In inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons.
Out of committeeMotion to reconsider final passage · 2025-10-01
Designating September 21, 2025, as "Sun Day" in Pennsylvania.
A Resolution designating September 21, 2025, as "Sun Day" in Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReferred to Energy · 2025-08-19
In general provisions, further providing for petitions for refunds.
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in general provisions, further providing for petitions for refunds.
Not out of committeeReferred to Finance · 2025-08-04
Providing for comprehensive school counseling services.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for comprehensive school counseling services.
Not out of committeeReferred to Education · 2025-07-16
In contract clauses and preference provisions, providing for sustainable capital improvement project contract.
An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in contract clauses and preference provisions, providing for sustainable capital improvement project contract.
Not out of committeeReferred to Finance · 2025-07-14
Providing for concrete innovation; establishing the Performance Incentive Program; and promulgating regulations.
An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for concrete innovation; establishing the Performance Incentive Program; and promulgating regulations.
Not out of committeeReferred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection · 2025-07-10
In game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday without written permission.
In plain English Allows hunting on Sundays and modifies rules on hunting devices, methods, and trespassing on private property.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and…
Became lawAct No. 36 of 2025 · 2025-07-09
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