SB862Introduced in the Senate
In vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.
Introduced by Patty Kim, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.
Where it stands
Act No. 9 of 2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Floor: PN0973, FINAL PASSAGE · March 23, 2026
199
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
200 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 Local Government
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (48-2)
In the House
Referred to Local Government
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (199-0)
Signed in Senate
Signed in House
Presented to the Governor
Approved by the Governor
Act No. 9 of 2026
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