Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 59: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in community colleges, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of State Board of Education and for degrees.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 59 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 22, 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, in community colleges, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of State Board of Education and for degrees. Primary sponsor: Frank Farry (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Farry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Marty Flynn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Wayne Langerholc | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Doug Mastriano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Greg Rothman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| 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 Education