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PA SB 251

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A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · upper

Quick answers

Did PA SB 251 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 251 is in committee as of 2025-02-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-13): Referred to State Government

What is PA SB 251 about?

PA SB 251 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 251?

Lisa Baker is the primary sponsor of PA SB 251, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-02-13 — Referred to State Government
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Lisa Bakerprimary
  • Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
  • Cris Dushcosponsor
  • Wayne Fontanacosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • John Kanecosponsor
  • Timothy Kearneycosponsor
  • Steven Santarsierocosponsor
  • Judith Schwankcosponsor
  • Doug Mastrianocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-13

    Referred to State Government

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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Attribution

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