Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1278 — An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Residential Economic Development District Grant Program and the Residential Economic Development District Fund.

Last action — Re-referred to Appropriations

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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

Advancing 58% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a grant program and fund for residential economic development districts.

This legislation creates the Residential Economic Development District Grant Program and Fund, aimed at stimulating economic growth in designated residential areas. It focuses on enhancing local communities through targeted financial support.

What this means for you
  • Families: This program could lead to improved community resources and infrastructure in your residential area.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Appropriations

  2. Second consideration

  3. First consideration

  4. Reported as committed

  5. Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

249 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

Committee vote (Urban Affairs & Housing): Reported as Committed

Passed 9 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5200
Democratic 4000
Total 9200
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Nay
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Nay
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea

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Subjects

finance housing
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1278?
SB 1278 is sponsored by Joe Picozzi (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), and Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1278?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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