Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HB 2735 — 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 limitations on certain unreserved fund balances.

Last action — Referred to FINANCE, Aug. 18, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 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 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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In plain language

The bill amends school finance rules regarding unreserved fund balances.

This bill modifies existing regulations on how public schools manage their unreserved fund balances. The aim is to address issues related to school financing and property tax increases.

Summary

Standing Up for Taxpayers and Fighting Against Property Tax Increases

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to FINANCE, Aug. 18, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 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 2735 do?
Standing Up for Taxpayers and Fighting Against Property Tax Increases
Who sponsors HB 2735?
HB 2735 is sponsored by Kristin Marcell (Republican), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), and David H. Rowe (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2735?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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