SB 12982025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1298
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
In committee Last action May 7, 2026: Referred to Transportation
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 15
- Prime sponsor
- Wayne Langerholc
- Cosponsors (14)
- Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick
Status
In committee as of May 7, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
May 6, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed29–21
yes (29) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (21) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Frank Farry, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
May 6, 2026State SenateLANGERHOLC AMENDMENT NO. A-3248Passed27–23
yes (27) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (23) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Frank Farry, James Malone, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
May 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed13–8
yes (13) Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (8) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
other (1) Lynda Schlegel Culver
April 20, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Transportation): Reported as CommittedPassed10–4
yes (10) Camera Bartolotta, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Marty Flynn, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Langerholc
no (4) Lindsey Williams, Nick Miller, Nikil Saval, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 9
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | House | Referred to Transportation |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | Amended on third consideration |
| May 4, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| April 20, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| April 20, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| April 17, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Transportation |
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.