SB 738 is sponsored by Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Aument, Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), Scott Martin (Republican), and Joe Pittman (Republican).

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Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Died 6 R cosponsors

SB 738 — An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for explanation of ballot question.

Last action September 19, 2022 — Removed from table

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Action History

September 19, 2022
Removed from table
September 19, 2022
Laid on the table
June 15, 2022
Removed from table
June 15, 2022
Laid on the table
March 29, 2022
Removed from table
March 29, 2022
Laid on the table
November 17, 2021
Removed from table
November 08, 2021
Laid on the table
November 08, 2021
First consideration
November 08, 2021
Reported as committed
September 28, 2021
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT
September 27, 2021
Third consideration and final passage
September 27, 2021
Re-reported as committed
June 23, 2021
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS
June 23, 2021
Second consideration
June 22, 2021
First consideration
June 22, 2021
Reported as committed
June 07, 2021
PN 0867 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican

Co-sponsors (6)

Patrick J. Stefano Republican
Aument
David G. Argall Republican
Lisa Baker Republican
Scott Martin Republican
Joe Pittman Republican

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (APPROPRIATIONS): Re-Reported as Committed

September 27, 2021

Passed 17 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	11	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	3	0	0	1
Democratic	3	6	0	0
Total	17	6	0	1
% of votes cast	71%	25%	0%	4%

How each member voted (24)

Member	Party	Vote
AUMENT	—	Yea
MENSCH	—	Yea
CORMAN	—	Yea
BROWNE	—	Not Voting
Art Haywood	Democratic	Nay
Jay Costa	Democratic	Yea
Judith L. Schwank	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	Yea
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

SB 738 PN 867, Final Passage

September 27, 2021

Passed 43 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	20	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	11	0	0	1
Democratic	12	6	0	0
Total	43	6	0	1
% of votes cast	86%	12%	0%	2%

How each member voted (50)

Member	Party	Vote
AUMENT	—	Yea
BREWSTER	—	Yea
BROWNE	—	Not Voting
CORMAN	—	Yea
DISANTO	—	Yea
GORDNER	—	Yea
MENSCH	—	Yea
REGAN	—	Yea
SABATINA	—	Yea
SCAVELLO	—	Yea
YUDICHAK	—	Yea
Anthony Williams	—	Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti	Democratic	Yea
Art Haywood	Democratic	Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta	Democratic	Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione	Democratic	Nay
Jay Costa	Democratic	Yea
John I. Kane	Democratic	Nay
Judith L. Schwank	Democratic	Yea
Katie J. Muth	Democratic	Yea
Lindsey M. Williams	Democratic	Yea
Lisa M. Boscola	Democratic	Yea
Maria Collett	Democratic	Yea
Marty Flynn	Democratic	Yea
Nikil Saval	Democratic	Nay
Sharif Street	Democratic	Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero	Democratic	Nay
Timothy P. Kearney	Democratic	Nay
Vincent J. Hughes	Democratic	Yea
Wayne D. Fontana	Democratic	Yea
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

Committee vote (STATE GOVERNMENT): Reported as Committed

June 22, 2021

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	3	0	0	0
Republican	6	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	0
Total	11	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (11)

Member	Party	Vote
CORMAN	—	Yea
Anthony Williams	—	Yea
Katie J. Muth	Democratic	Yea
Maria Collett	Democratic	Yea
Sharif Street	Democratic	Yea
Cris Dush	Republican	Yea
Daniel Laughlin	Republican	Yea
David G. Argall	Republican	Yea
Doug Mastriano	Republican	Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill	Republican	Yea
Patrick J. Stefano	Republican	Yea

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 738?: SB 738 is sponsored by Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Aument, Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), Scott Martin (Republican), and Joe Pittman (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 738?: 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.
Where can I track SB 738?: Track SB 738 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 738
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: June 07, 2021
Status: Died
Prime sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill

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