Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 1239 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, further providing for school districts lying in more than one county or in more than one municipality and limitation on total tax revenues.

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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 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Public School Code to provide additional options for school districts that lie in more than one county regarding the setting of tax rates and assessments.

  • Section 672.1(a)

    [or]

    Removes the 'or' that previously indicated a choice in methods for tax revenue limitations.

  • Section 672.1(a)

    [and]

    Removes the 'and' that previously connected two clauses in the list of alternatives for tax rate setting.

  • Section 672.1(a)

    [or]

    Removes another instance of 'or' to clarify alternatives available for school districts.

  • Section 672.1(a)

    [or]

    Further clarifies the text by removing redundant 'or'.

Action History

  1. Referred to Education

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1239?
SB 1239 is sponsored by John I. Kane (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), James Brewster, Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), and Judith L. Schwank (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1239?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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 1239?
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