Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 2719 — 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.

Last action — Referred to FINANCE, July 29, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

The bill addresses tax revenue limitations for school districts in multiple counties or municipalities.

This bill amends the Public School Code to provide guidelines on tax revenue for school districts spread across different regions. It aims to prevent unexpected real estate tax increases for residents in those areas.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in areas with schools spanning multiple jurisdictions may experience more stable property tax rates.

Summary

Protecting Pennsylvanians from Unexpected Real Estate Tax Increases

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to FINANCE, July 29, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

250 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2719 do?
Protecting Pennsylvanians from Unexpected Real Estate Tax Increases
Who sponsors HB 2719?
HB 2719 is sponsored by Doyle Heffley (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), and Craig T. Staats (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2719?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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