Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1489: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Lifeline Scholarship Program and the Lifeline Scholarship Fund; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the State Treasury and Auditor General.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1489 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Lifeline Scholarship Program and the Lifeline Scholarship Fund; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the State Treasury and Auditor General. Primary sponsor: Clint Owlett (Republican). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 24
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Owlett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Marc Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Scott Barger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Aaron Bernstine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jill Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Bryan Cutler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Wendy Fink | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Valerie Gaydos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Keith Greiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Joe Hamm | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Roman Kozak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Milou Mackenzie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| Steve Mentzer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jeff Olsommer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Tina Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Brenda Pugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Stephenie Scialabba | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Craig Staats | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Michael Stender | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Jamie Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Martina White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 170 |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Education