Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 R cosponsors

SB 985 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.

Last action — PN 1294 Referred to FINANCE

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill aims to change rules in Pennsylvania's tax law from 1971, specifically regarding how different types of personal income are classified. The goal is to update these classifications, possibly affecting how income is taxed.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PN 1294 Referred to FINANCE

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 239 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Aument

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (239)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 985 do?
This bill aims to change rules in Pennsylvania's tax law from 1971, specifically regarding how different types of personal income are classified. The goal is to update these classifications, possibly affecting how income is taxed.
Who sponsors SB 985?
SB 985 is sponsored by Aument, Gene Yaw (Republican), Scott Martin (Republican), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Scavello, Lisa Baker (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Mensch, Joe Pittman (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), and Michele Brooks (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 985?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 985?
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