SB327Introduced in the Senate
In the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of councils of trustees. Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for automatic certification.
Introduced by Chris Gebhard, District 48
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 the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of councils of trustees. Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for automatic certification.
Where it stands
Act No. 5 of 2026
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: PN1360, Concur in House Amendments · February 2, 2026
49
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | Yes |
| Christine Tartaglione | 2 | Yes |
| Sharif Street | 3 | Yes |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Yes |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Frank Farry | 6 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | Yes |
| Anthony Williams | 8 | Yes |
| John Kane | 9 | Yes |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Law & Justice
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (50-0)
In the House
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration, with amendments
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (199-0)
In the Senate
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
Re-reported on concurrence, as committed
Senate concurred in House amendments (49-0)
Signed in Senate
Signed in House
Presented to the Governor
Approved by the Governor
Act No. 5 of 2026
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