Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 489: An Act establishing the Public Arts Grant Program and the Public Arts Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making a transfer.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 489 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Public Arts Grant Program and the Public Arts Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making a transfer. Primary sponsor: Ben Waxman (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Waxman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Lindsay Powell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Regina Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 185 |
“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 Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development