HB331Introduced in the House
In budget and finance, further providing for expenses; in facilities and supplies, further providing for deposits into account; and, in access to justice, providing for performance audit of account.
Introduced by Timothy Briggs, District 149
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, further providing for expenses; in facilities and supplies, further providing for deposits into account; and, in access to justice, providing for performance audit of account.
Where it stands
Act No. 1 of 2026
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Floor: PN2859, CONCURRENCE · February 4, 2026
187
Yes
11
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
198 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | Yes |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | Yes |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | Yes |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | Yes |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | Yes |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as committed
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 (147-52)
In the Senate
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as amended
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
Re-reported as amended
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (46-2)
In the House
Referred to Rules
Re-reported on concurrence, as committed
House concurred in Senate amendments (187-11)
Signed in House
Signed in Senate
Presented to the Governor
Approved by the Governor
Act No. 1 of 2026
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