HB1701Introduced in the House
In grounds and buildings, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease; providing for school facilities; establishing the Public School Facility Advisory Committee; in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, repealing provisions relating to building condition assessments; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
Introduced by Elizabeth Fiedler, District 184
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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; providing for school facilities; establishing the Public School Facility Advisory Committee; in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, repealing provisions relating to building condition assessments; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
Where it stands
Referred to Education
October 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Floor: PN2418, FINAL PASSAGE · October 8, 2025
103
Yes
100
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
203 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | No |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | No |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | No |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | No |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | No |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | No |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Education
Reported as amended
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration, with amendments
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (103-100)
In the Senate
Referred to Education
Verify the information
- Official page on the Pennsylvania Legislature website
- House Amendment A01768 (PN 2101) (amendment)
- House Amendment A01661 (PN 2101) (amendment)
- House Amendment A01660 (PN 2101) (amendment)
- House Amendment A01821 (PN 2364) (amendment)
- House Amendment A01797 (PN 2364) (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
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