Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 6 D cosponsors

SB 211 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, providing for contributions for grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies.

Last action — Re-referred to Appropriations

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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 February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes a mechanism for individual taxpayers in Pennsylvania to contribute to grant programs for fire companies and emergency medical services through their income tax returns.

  • Section 315.15

    (a) Beginning with taxable years ending after December 31, 2025, the department shall provide a space on the Pennsylvania individual income tax return form whereby an individual may contribute to grant programs administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 78 Subchs. B (relating to Fire Company Grant Program) and C (relating to Emergency Medical Services Grant Program). An individual may so contribute by designating the amount of the contribution, not less than one dollar ($1), on the Pennsylvania individual income tax return. The designated contribution shall be deducted from the tax refund to which the individual is entitled and shall not constitute a change against the income tax revenues due to the Commonwealth.

    This addition allows taxpayers to donate a portion of their tax refund to specific grant programs for fire and emergency medical services.

  • Section 315.15

    (b) The department shall determine annually the total amount designated under this section, less reasonable administrative costs, and shall report the amount to the State Treasurer who shall transfer the amount to a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to be used by the Office of State Fire Commissioner to fund grants issued by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 78 Subchs. B and C.

    This section mandates an annual report on contributions and directs the funds to a specific account for grant purposes.

  • Section 315.15

    (c) The department shall provide adequate information concerning the checkoff for grant programs administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 78 Subchs. B and C in its instructions which accompany the Pennsylvania income tax return forms. The information concerning the checkoff shall include the listing of an address furnished by the Office of State Fire Commissioner to which contributions may be sent by taxpayers wishing to contribute to this effort but who do not receive refunds.

    This requires the Department to provide information on how taxpayers can contribute even if they do not receive a tax refund.

  • Section 315.15

    (d) The Office of State Fire Commissioner shall report annually to the respective committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives which have jurisdiction over the Office of State Fire Commissioner on the amount received through the checkoff plan and how the money was utilized.

    This requires annual reporting to legislative committees on the contributions received and their use.

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Appropriations

  2. Second consideration

  3. First consideration

  4. Reported as committed

  5. Referred to Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (241)

241 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Finance): Reported as Committed

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 4000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 211?
SB 211 is sponsored by Michele Brooks (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Frank A. Farry (Republican), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), and Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 211?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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