Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the state of civic education in Pennsylvania and develop recommendations on cost-efficient, feasible steps that the Commonwealth can adopt to increase the accessibility and quality of civic education opportunities for students.
In plain English Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study civic education in Pennsylvania and recommend cost-efficient ways to improve it.
Official synopsis: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the state of civic education in Pennsylvania and develop recommendations on cost-efficient, feasible steps that the Commonwealth can adopt to increase the accessibility and quality of civic education opportunities for students.
Became lawAdopted (197-6) · 2026-10-21
In interscholastic athletics accountability, further providing for council recommendations and standards.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in interscholastic athletics accountability, further providing for council recommendations and standards.
Not out of committeeReferred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations · 2026-10-19
Recognizing November 10, 2026, as "Bill White Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates November 10, 2026, as "Bill White Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing November 10, 2026, as "Bill White Day" in Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReported as amended · 2026-10-19
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the data that needs to be collected to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the data that needs to be collected to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
Not out of committeeReferred to Labor & Industry · 2026-10-09
Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Chiari Malformation Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates September 2026 as "Chiari Malformation Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Chiari Malformation Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReported as committed · 2026-09-29
In general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.
In plain English Prohibits agreements that exempt recreational facilities from liability for injuries or damages.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for vehicles not requiring certificate of title; in registration of vehicles, further providing for vehicles exempt from registration; in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for drivers of emergency vehicles; and, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions.
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for vehicles not requiring certificate of title; in registration of vehicles, further providing for vehicles exempt from registration;…
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
In particular rights and immunities, providing for permissible argument for damages.
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for permissible argument for damages.
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and establish an advisory committee to determine the impact on Pennsylvania taxpayers of Pennsylvania State Police full or partial police services for municipalities that do not maintain full police coverage.
In plain English Directs a commission to study how Pennsylvania State Police services to municipalities without full police coverage affect state taxpayers.
Official synopsis: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and establish an advisory committee to determine the impact on Pennsylvania taxpayers of Pennsylvania State Police full or partial police services for municipalities that do not maintain full police coverage.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) · 2026-06-24
In liability and compensation, further providing for computation of benefits.
An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for computation of benefits.
Passed one chamberReferred to Labor & Industry · 2026-06-18
Recognizing the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates May 17-23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (200-1) · 2026-05-06
In creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; in creation, alteration and termination of cooperatives, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; and, in creation, alteration and termination of planned communities, providing for electric vehicle charging stations.
An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in creation, alteration and termination of condominiums, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; in creation, alteration and termination of cooperatives, providing for electric vehicle charging stations; and, in creation, alteration and…
Not out of committeeReferred to Transportation · 2026-04-29
In general provisions relating to area government and intergovernmental cooperation, providing for Municipal Police Enhancement and Consolidation Grant Program and establishing the Municipal Police Enhancement and Consolidation Grant Program Fund.
In plain English Creates a Municipal Police Enhancement and Consolidation Grant Program and fund to provide grants to municipalities.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to area government and intergovernmental cooperation, providing for Municipal Police Enhancement and Consolidation Grant Program and establishing the Municipal Police Enhancement and Consolidation Grant Program Fund.
Not out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-04-29
In grounds and buildings, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease.
Not out of committeeReferred to Education · 2026-02-26
In voter registration, further providing for residence of electors; and, in uniform military and overseas voters, further providing for definitions.
An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in voter registration, further providing for residence of electors; and, in uniform military and overseas voters, further providing for definitions.
Not out of committeeReferred to State Government · 2025-12-03
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