SB 12772025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1277
An Act amending the act of December 1, 1977 (P.L.237, No.76), known as the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, further providing for title of act, for construction, for definitions and for deteriorated areas; providing for ordinance and resolution limitations; further providing for exemption schedule and for procedure for obtaining exemption; and providing for public registry.
In committee Last action June 8, 2026: Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 6
- Prime sponsor
- Patrick Stefano
- Cosponsors (5)
- Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Greg Rothman, Joe Picozzi, Wayne Fontana
Status
In committee as of June 8, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
June 1, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
May 6, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Urban Affairs & Housing): Reported as CommittedPassed9–2
yes (9) David Argall, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Nick Miller, Nikil Saval, Sharif Street, Wayne Fontana
no (2) Dawn Keefer, Jarrett Coleman
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations |
| June 3, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration |
| June 1, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 1, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 1, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| April 23, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing |
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.