SB 8782025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 878
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, further providing for Cosmetology Training Through Career and Technical Center Pilot Program.
In committee Last action July 17, 2025: Referred to Education
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 1
- Prime sponsor
- Tracy Pennycuick
Status
In committee as of July 17, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
July 17, 2025State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed49–1
yes (49) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (1) David Argall
July 16, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, 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, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
June 24, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Reported as CommittedPassed11–0
yes (11) Anthony Williams, Carolyn Comitta, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | House | Referred to Education |
| July 17, 2025 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| July 16, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 25, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 25, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 24, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 24, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| June 23, 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.