Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 847: An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 847 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on June 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices. Primary sponsor: Carolyn Comitta (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): Referred to Local Government.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Comitta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| 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 Local Government