Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1285: An Act establishing the Biobonds Innovation Fund, the Biobonds Innovation Fund Loan Program and the Biobonds Innovation Fund Loan Guarantee Program; and providing for duties of Department of Community and Economic Development.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1285 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Biobonds Innovation Fund, the Biobonds Innovation Fund Loan Program and the Biobonds Innovation Fund Loan Guarantee Program; and providing for duties of Department of Community and Economic Development. Primary sponsor: Tracy Pennycuick (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Referred to Institutional Sustainability & Innovation.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Pennycuick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“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 Institutional Sustainability & Innovation