Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 117 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in historic preservation incentive tax credit, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Referred to Finance

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the definition of 'qualified taxpayer' in the Tax Reform Code of 1971.

  • Section 1702-H

    qualified taxpayer. Any natural person, corporation, business trust, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, association or any other form of legal business entity that: (1) Is subject to a tax imposed under Article III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI or XV, excluding any tax withheld by an employer under Article III. (2) Owns a qualified historic structure. → qualified taxpayer. Any natural person, corporation, business trust, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, association or any other form of legal business entity that: (1) Is subject to a tax imposed under Article III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI or XV, excluding any tax withheld by an employer under Article III. (2) Owns a qualified historic structure. The term includes an entity that is exempt from Federal income taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) (relating to exemption from tax on corporations, certain trusts, etc.) and owns a qualified historic structure.

    The bill expands the definition of 'qualified taxpayer' to include entities exempt from federal income tax that own a qualified historic structure.

Action History

  1. Referred to Finance

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 117?
SB 117 is sponsored by David G. Argall (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Nick Miller (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), and Frank A. Farry (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 117?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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