SB 848 is sponsored by Mensch, Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Tomlinson, and Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic).

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Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 848 — An Act amending the act of April 27, 1905 (P.L.312, No.218), entitled "An act creating a Department of Health, and defining its powers and duties," further providing for the administrative structure of the Department of Health, establishing the office of Chief Nursing Officer of the Commonwealth and providing for the powers and duties of the Chief Nursing Officer of the Commonwealth.

Last action May 24, 2022 — Referred to HEALTH

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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

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Action History

May 24, 2022
Referred to HEALTH
May 23, 2022
Third consideration and final passage
May 23, 2022
PN 1670 Amended on third consideration
April 11, 2022
Re-reported as committed
January 18, 2022
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS
January 18, 2022
Second consideration
December 14, 2021
First consideration
December 14, 2021
PN 1277 Reported as amended
August 27, 2021
PN 1042 Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Mensch

Co-sponsors (5)

Camera Bartolotta Republican
Wayne Langerholc Republican
Patrick J. Stefano Republican
Tomlinson
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SB 848 PN 1670, Final Passage

May 23, 2022

Passed 35 Yea · 12 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	19	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	10	0	0	1
Democratic	6	12	0	0
Total	35	12	0	2
% of votes cast	71%	24%	0%	4%

How each member voted (49)

Member	Party	Vote
AUMENT	—	Yea
BREWSTER	—	Yea
BROWNE	—	Yea
CORMAN	—	Yea
DISANTO	—	Yea
GORDNER	—	Yea
MENSCH	—	Yea
REGAN	—	Yea
SCAVELLO	—	Yea
YUDICHAK	—	Yea
Anthony Williams	—	Not Voting
Amanda M. Cappelletti	Democratic	Nay
Art Haywood	Democratic	Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta	Democratic	Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione	Democratic	Nay
Jay Costa	Democratic	Yea
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	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	Not Voting
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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Committee vote (APPROPRIATIONS): Re-Reported as Committed

April 11, 2022

Passed 24 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	11	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	4	0	0	0
Democratic	9	0	0	0
Total	24	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	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	Yea
Judith L. Schwank	Democratic	Yea
Marty Flynn	Democratic	Yea
Nikil Saval	Democratic	Yea
Sharif Street	Democratic	Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero	Democratic	Yea
Timothy P. Kearney	Democratic	Yea
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

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Committee vote (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES): Adopt Amendment A03158

December 14, 2021

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	4	0	0	1
Democratic	4	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	0
Total	10	0	0	1
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

How each member voted (11)

Member	Party	Vote
MENSCH	—	Yea
CORMAN	—	Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti	Democratic	Yea
Art Haywood	Democratic	Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta	Democratic	Yea
Judith L. Schwank	Democratic	Yea
David G. Argall	Republican	Yea
Devlin J. Robinson	Republican	Yea
Judy Ward	Republican	Not Voting
Michele Brooks	Republican	Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson	Republican	Yea

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Committee vote (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES): Reported as Amended

December 14, 2021

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	4	0	0	1
Democratic	4	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	0
Total	10	0	0	1
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

How each member voted (11)

Member	Party	Vote
MENSCH	—	Yea
CORMAN	—	Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti	Democratic	Yea
Art Haywood	Democratic	Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta	Democratic	Yea
Judith L. Schwank	Democratic	Yea
David G. Argall	Republican	Yea
Devlin J. Robinson	Republican	Yea
Judy Ward	Republican	Not Voting
Michele Brooks	Republican	Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 848?: SB 848 is sponsored by Mensch, Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Tomlinson, and Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 848?: 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 848?: Track SB 848 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 848
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: August 27, 2021
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Mensch

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