HB 489

An Act establishing the Public Arts Grant Program and the Public Arts Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making a transfer.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 12

Prime sponsor: Ben Waxman
Cosponsors (11): Anthony Bellmon, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Danielle Friel Otten, G. Roni Green, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Joseph Hohenstein, Lindsay Powell, Patrick Harkins, Regina G. Young, Tarik Khan

Status

In committee as of February 5, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
February 5, 2025	House	Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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