SB 5272025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 527
An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, further providing for title of act; providing for local taxes in cities of the first class, for prohibition of tax on certain individuals and for reimbursement of taxes; and making repeals.
In committee Last action June 24, 2025: Referred to Finance
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 5
- Prime sponsor
- Frank Farry
- Cosponsors (4)
- Daniel Laughlin, Greg Rothman, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick
Status
In committee as of June 24, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
June 23, 2025State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed29–21
yes (29) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, 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, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (21) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
June 23, 2025State SenateMOTION TO TABLE HAYWOOD AMENDMENT NO. A-1248Passed27–23
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 (23) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, James Malone, 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
June 23, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed13–9
yes (13) Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (9) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Judith Schwank, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
June 10, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Finance): Reported as CommittedPassed8–3
yes (8) Daniel Laughlin, Dawn Keefer, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Scott Hutchinson, Tracy Pennycuick
no (3) Art Haywood, Nick Pisciottano, Wayne Fontana
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | House | Referred to Finance |
| June 23, 2025 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 23, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 11, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 11, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 10, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 10, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Finance |
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.