SB 5982025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 598
An Act providing for display of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States in each school building.
In committee Last action May 7, 2026: Referred to Education
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 4
- Prime sponsor
- Cris Dush
- Cosponsors (3)
- Doug Mastriano, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano
Status
In committee as of May 7, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
May 4, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed38–11
yes (38) Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (11) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Carolyn Comitta, John Kane, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nikil Saval, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney
other (1) Lynda Schlegel Culver
May 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed19–2
yes (19) 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, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
no (2) Amanda Cappelletti, Timothy Kearney
other (1) Lynda Schlegel Culver
April 20, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Reported as CommittedPassed7–4
yes (7) David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver
no (4) Anthony Williams, Carolyn Comitta, Lindsey Williams, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | House | Referred to Education |
| May 4, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| 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 9, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Education |
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.