SB 4722025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 472
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization, further providing for department heads, for gubernatorial appointments and for deputies.
In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to State Government
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 9
- Prime sponsor
- Kristin Phillips-Hill
- Cosponsors (8)
- Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Michele Brooks, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin
Status
In committee as of April 3, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
April 2, 2025State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed27–22
yes (27) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Boscola, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
April 1, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed14–8
yes (14) Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, 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
March 25, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (State Government): Reported as CommittedPassed7–4
yes (7) Cris Dush, David Argall, Doug Mastriano, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Patrick Stefano
no (4) Anthony Williams, Katie Muth, Nikil Saval, Steven Santarsiero
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | House | Referred to State Government |
| April 2, 2025 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| April 1, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| March 25, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| March 25, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| March 19, 2025 | Senate | Referred to State Government |
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.