HB 22342025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 2234
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in malt beverage tax, further providing for limited tax credits and providing for spent grain donation tax credit.
In committee Last action June 25, 2026: Referred to Finance
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 23
- Prime sponsor
- Ryan Bizzarro
- Cosponsors (22)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Christina Sappey, Dan Goughnour, Darisha K. Parker, Eddie Pashinski, G. Roni Green, Heather Boyd, Jeanne Mcneill, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, La'Tasha Mayes, Malcolm Kenyatta, Maureen Madden, Nikki Rivera, Robert Freeman, Scott Conklin, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Tina Davis
Status
In committee as of June 25, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 5
June 23, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed196–6
yes (196) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Andrea Verobish, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Barbara Gleim, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, George Margetas, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Rob Kauffman, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
no (6) Charity Krupa, Dallas Kephart, Joe Hamm, Leslie Rossi, Scott Barger, Stephanie Borowicz
June 23, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Zachary Mako
June 17, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed33–0
yes (33) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, David Rowe, Elizabeth Fiedler, James Struzzi, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jesse Topper, Joanna Mcclinton, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Kate Klunk, Kerry Benninghoff, Leanne Krueger, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Rob Kauffman, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett
June 10, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Finance): Report Bill As AmendedPassed24–2
yes (24) Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Christopher Rabb, Dan Goughnour, Eric Davanzo, Greg Scott, Jen Mazzocco, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jonathan Fritz, Justin Fleming, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Michael Stender, Mike Jones, Pat Gallagher, Perry A. Stambaugh, Rick Krajewski, Steve Samuelson, Thomas Kutz, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
no (2) Dallas Kephart, Leslie Rossi
June 10, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Finance): Adopt Amendment A03540Passed26–0
yes (26) Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Christopher Rabb, Dallas Kephart, Dan Goughnour, Eric Davanzo, Greg Scott, Jen Mazzocco, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jonathan Fritz, Justin Fleming, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Leslie Rossi, Michael Stender, Mike Jones, Pat Gallagher, Perry A. Stambaugh, Rick Krajewski, Steve Samuelson, Thomas Kutz, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Finance |
| June 23, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 23, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 22, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| June 22, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| June 17, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 10, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| June 10, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| June 10, 2026 | House | Reported as amended |
| February 20, 2026 | House | Referred to Finance |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.