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PA SB 847

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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.

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

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Did PA SB 847 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 847 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-06-10): Referred to Local Government

What is PA SB 847 about?

PA SB 847 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 847?

Carolyn Comitta is the primary sponsor of PA SB 847, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-06-10 — Referred to Local Government
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Carolyn Comittaprimary
  • Timothy Kearneycosponsor
  • Wayne Fontanacosponsor
  • Elder Vogelcosponsor
  • Judy Wardcosponsor
  • James Malonecosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Patrick Stefanocosponsor
  • Rosemary Browncosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-06-10

    Referred to Local Government

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb847

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