SB 12782025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1278
An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Residential Economic Development District Grant Program and the Residential Economic Development District Fund.
In committee Last action June 3, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 4
- Prime sponsor
- Joe Picozzi
- Cosponsors (3)
- Lisa Boscola, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero
Status
In committee as of June 3, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
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 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 3, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| April 14, 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.