HB 8612025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 861
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in additional special funds and restricted accounts, further providing for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund.
In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Re-committed to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 12
- Prime sponsor
- Eddie Pashinski
- Cosponsors (11)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Dan Moul, Ed Neilson, Eric Davanzo, Jose Giral, Mark Gillen, Martin Causer, Paul Friel, Robert Merski, Tim Brennan
Status
In committee as of March 19, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
March 17, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Agriculture & Rural Affairs): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Bud Cook, Charity Krupa, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Dan Moul, Darisha K. Parker, David Zimmerman, Eddie Pashinski, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Lawrence, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Marci Mustello, Michael Stender, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Sean Dougherty, Stephanie Borowicz, Tarik Khan, Tom Jones
March 17, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Agriculture & Rural Affairs): Adopt Amendment A00102Passed26–0
yes (26) Bud Cook, Charity Krupa, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Dan Moul, Darisha K. Parker, David Zimmerman, Eddie Pashinski, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Lawrence, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Marci Mustello, Michael Stender, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Sean Dougherty, Stephanie Borowicz, Tarik Khan, Tom Jones
Timeline 7
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Second consideration |
| March 18, 2025 | House | Removed from table |
| March 17, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| March 17, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| March 17, 2025 | House | Reported as amended |
| March 11, 2025 | House | Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
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.