SB 8112025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 811
An Act establishing the Pennsylvania SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program to provide technology grants to small businesses.
In committee Last action July 17, 2025: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 12
- Prime sponsor
- Frank Farry
- Cosponsors (11)
- Art Haywood, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Jay Costa, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
Status
In committee as of July 17, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
June 10, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Institutional Sustainability & Innovation): Adopt Amendment A00988Passed11–0
yes (11) Art Haywood, Chris Gebhard, David Argall, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney
June 10, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Institutional Sustainability & Innovation): Reported as Amended A00988Passed11–0
yes (11) Art Haywood, Chris Gebhard, David Argall, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| July 17, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 10, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 10, 2025 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| June 4, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Institutional Sustainability & Innovation |
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.