Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 459: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Statewide Imagination Library Program and the Imagination Library of Pennsylvania Restricted Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 459 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 17, 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 Statewide Imagination Library Program and the Imagination Library of Pennsylvania Restricted Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Education. Primary sponsor: Carolyn Comitta (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Comitta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Camera Bartolotta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Nick Pisciottano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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