Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 7 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1150 — An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.

Last action — Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, June 12, 2026

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill amends notification requirements for agency meetings to ensure transparency.

The bill modifies Title 65 of the Public Officers Code to require agencies to provide at least 24-hour notice before meetings. This aims to enhance transparency in government operations.

Summary

Ensuring Transparency with a Clear 24-Hour Notice Rule

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, June 12, 2026

  2. In the House

  3. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 10, 2026

  4. Third consideration and final passage, June 10, 2026 (50-0)

  5. Re-reported as committed, June 8, 2026

  6. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 3, 2026

  7. Second consideration, June 3, 2026

  8. First consideration, June 2, 2026

  9. Reported as committed, June 2, 2026

  10. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 23, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

244 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 22000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Williams — Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
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
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
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
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1150 do?
Ensuring Transparency with a Clear 24-Hour Notice Rule
Who sponsors SB 1150?
SB 1150 is sponsored by Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Patty Kim (Democratic), Scott Martin (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Joe Picozzi (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1150?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 1150?
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