Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 12 R cosponsors

SB 347 — 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; and, in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions.

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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 “Passed Senate” 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.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

52 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill SB 347 includes additional definitions and clarifications related to corporate net income taxes. Specifically, it updates Section 401 to better define terms used in the tax code, which can help clarify how taxes are assessed and applied. These changes are important because clearer definitions can prevent misunderstandings and disputes over tax obligations, making the tax system easier to navigate for businesses and individuals alike.

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HOUSE AMENDED PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
350 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
350 PRINTER'S NO.
1717 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
WARD, BARTOLOTTA, SCAVELLO, STEFANO AND VOGEL, MARCH 10, 2021ILL, PITTMAN, REFERRED TO FINANCE, MARCH 10, 2021 AN ACT Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon;
WARD, BARTOLOTTA, BROOKS, DUSH, MARTIN, MASTRIANO, PHILLIPS-HILL, PITTMAN, SCAVELLO, STEFANO, VOGEL AND AUMENT, MARCH 10, 2021 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 7, 2022 AN ACT Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposingg taxes thereon;
conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations penalties," in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.
conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities;
prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income;
AND, IN CORPORATE NET INCOME TAX, FURTHER <-- PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS.
* * * Section 2.
* * * SECTION 2.
The amendment of section 303(a.5) of the act shall apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2020.
SECTION 401(3)1 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A <-- PARAGRAPH TO READ:
Section 3.
SECTION 401.
DEFINITIONS.--THE FOLLOWING WORDS, TERMS, AND PHRASES, WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE, SHALL HAVE THE MEANING ASCRIBED TO THEM IN THIS SECTION, EXCEPT WHERE THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES A DIFFERENT MEANING:
* * * (3) "TAXABLE INCOME." 1.
* * * (B.2) AN ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION SHALL BE ALLOWED FROM TAXABLE INCOME OF A MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORGANIZATION FOR THE AMOUNT OF ORDINARY AND NECESSARY EXPENSES THAT WERE PAID OR INCURRED BY THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORGANIZATION DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR WHICH ARE ORDINARILY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 162 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (PUBLIC LAW 99- 514, 26 U.S.C.
§ 162) IF THE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION FOR ORDINARY AND NECESSARY EXPENSES PAID OR INCURRED BY THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORGANIZATION WAS NOT TAKEN FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR.
AS USED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, THE TERM "MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORGANIZATION" SHALL BE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 103 OF THE ACT OF APRIL 17, 2016 (P.L.84, NO.16), KNOWN AS THE "MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT." * * * Section 2.
The amendment <-- SECTION 3.
THIS ACT SHALL APPLY AS FOLLOWS:
<-- (1) THE AMENDMENT of section 303(a.5) of the act shall apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2020.
(2) THE ADDITION OF SECTION 401(3)1(B.2) OF THE ACT <-- SHALL APPLY TO TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2022.
20210SB0347PN1717 - 2 - Section 3 4.
20210SB0347PN0350 - 2 -
<-- 20210SB0347PN1717 - 3 -
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. Removed from table

  3. Laid on the table

  4. First consideration

  5. PN 1717 Reported as amended

  6. Referred to FINANCE

  7. Third consideration and final passage

  8. Second consideration

  9. Re-reported as committed

  10. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS

  11. First consideration

  12. Reported as committed

  13. PN 0350 Referred to FINANCE

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 238 not signed on · 15 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Disanto

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (238)

238 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SB 347 PN 350, Final Passage

Passed 33 Yea · 17 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 20000
Unaffiliated 9300
Democratic 41400
Total 331700
% of votes cast 66%34%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
AUMENT — Yea
BREWSTER — Nay
BROWNE — Yea
CORMAN — Yea
DISANTO — Yea
GORDNER — Yea
MENSCH — Yea
REGAN — Yea
SABATINA — Nay
SCAVELLO — Yea
YUDICHAK — Yea
Anthony Williams — Nay
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Passed 18 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11000
Unaffiliated 4000
Democratic 3600
Total 18600
% of votes cast 75%25%0%0%
How each member voted (24)
Member Party Vote
AUMENT — Yea
MENSCH — Yea
BROWNE — Yea
CORMAN — Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Passed 9 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 2000
Democratic 2200
Total 9200
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
BROWNE — Yea
CORMAN — Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 347?
SB 347 is sponsored by Disanto, Judy Ward (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Kim L. Ward (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Scott Martin (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Joe Pittman (Republican), Scavello, Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Aument, and Michele Brooks (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 347?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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