Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 604 — An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Public School Employees' Benefit Board and providing for its powers and duties; requiring a school employee health benefits evaluation; providing for a health benefits program for public school employees; and establishing the Public School Employees' Benefit Trust Fund.

Last action — PN 0673 Referred to EDUCATION

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 establishes the Public School Employees' Benefit Board and a health benefits program for public school employees in Pennsylvania.

  • Title 24

    CHAPTER 3 SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    Adds a new chapter to Title 24 concerning school employee benefits.

  • Title 24

    SUBCHAPTER A PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

    Creates a preliminary provisions subchapter within the new chapter on school employee benefits.

  • Title 24

    § 301. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Public School Employees' Benefit Act.

    Establishes the short title for the new chapter.

  • Title 24

    § 302. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    Adds a section defining key terms related to the chapter.

  • Title 24

    SUBCHAPTER B PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT BOARD

    Creates a sub-chapter dedicated to the Public School Employees' Benefit Board.

  • Title 24

    § 311. Public School Employees' Benefit Board. (a) Status and membership.--The Public School Employee's Benefit Board is established as an independent administrative board and shall consist of the following members:...

    Establishes the Public School Employees' Benefit Board and outlines its membership.

  • Title 24

    § 312. Administrative duties of board.

    Introduces a section that details the administrative duties of the Public School Employees' Benefit Board.

  • Title 24

    SUBCHAPTER C SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS EVALUATION

    Creates a sub-chapter concerning the evaluation of health benefits for school employees.

  • Title 24

    SUBCHAPTER D HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

    Establishes a sub-chapter outlining the health benefits program for public school employees.

  • Title 24

    SUBCHAPTER F RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN

    Creates a sub-chapter that deals with retirement health savings plans for public school employees.

  • Title 24

    § 336. Public School Employees' Benefit Trust Fund.

    Establishes a trust fund for public school employees' benefits.

Action History

  1. PN 0673 Referred to EDUCATION

Sponsors

  • Judy Ward · Cosponsor
  • David G. Argall · Primary
  • Blake · Cosponsor
  • Folmer · Cosponsor
  • Aument · Cosponsor
  • Browne · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Judy Ward Republican
  • Blake
  • Folmer
  • Aument
  • Browne

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 604?
SB 604 is sponsored by Judy Ward (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Blake, Folmer, Aument, and Browne.
What is the current status of SB 604?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 604?
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